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Vertical pleats on the skirt, vertical stitching on the bodice, and a long line of buttons on the back will create a flattering silhouette and make you look taller

Switch to a 5mm hook (if you made the previous part with a 5 mm hook, use a 4 mm hook instead)

Mary Stremlow, author of Free a Marine to Fight: Women Marines in World War II, when female Marines uniforms were designed and fielded from 1943-1952, ailored femininity was the goal, and by all accounts, it was achieved. Dress blue uniforms for women, which came into wear in 1952, maintained the tailored femininity, with a figure flattering coat and A-line skirt

This wardrobe guide is all season I recommend planning your wardrobe with this guide, then making seasons specific swaps using my Spring/Summer guide and Fall/Winter guides when needed