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With the Wimbledon Tennis Championships beginning on Monday 30 June, anticipation is mounting as Carlos Alcaraz eyes up a third consecutive victory, and young British hopefuls Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu return to compete on home turf

The ruched fishtail hem is a standout feature, adding movement and drama to your every step

While I was sewing this dress I was half-watching/half-listening to Brief Encounter

Before choosing that route, it helps to understand how homecoming differs from a more formal dance, and our comparison of how homecoming and prom dresses differ explains when a longer, grander look suits the occasion and when it might feel like too much