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Take A Look At Your Wardrobe Before trying on selection of dresses that might not be quite right, spend some time playing with pieces in your own wardrobe, says Kate Halfpenny, founder of Halfpenny London

Kitri Vera Printed Jacquard Maxi Dress A colorful and bold floral print makes for an Insta-worthy dress

Elbow-length puff sleeves, a square neckline, pockets and an elasticated back make the fit as considered as the print

At the neck, the proper choice is a black, hand-tied silk bow tie

Austerity and The CC41 Utility Clothing Scheme in Britain In Britain, the 1940s fashion saw restriction after restriction on what could be produced and yet more restraint was still needed

Stitching Quality Here is where things took a turn for the worse