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From lively mermaid gowns and sleek pantsuits, to fluttering pastels and shimmering skirts, our girls know that once they leave our store, they have the perfect competition wardrobe

A helpful feature, as modern laundry technology was not yet invented

I hashed up a petticoat using a lengthened Give Peace a Chance skirt, with extra ruffles of fabric along the rectangular band, and an extra ruffle of dress net sewn on just under the waistband

Heres what to look for when choosing your black tie outfit: Shirt: This should be a white dress shirt, preferably in a style known as Marcella or piqu, meaning the fabric of the shirt has a naturally stiff cotton weave