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I like Marin too, but theres something annoyingly valley girl (showing my age!) about her dialogue
If your gown will have its own built-in support, cups, or internal corsetry, follow your maker's instruction on what to wear underneath, because built-in structure repositions the bust differently from an everyday bra
For the evening affair, I went all out with a sleek column gown by Trina Turk, a Seattle-born designer known for her iconic California lifestyle aesthetic
Even if you insure your rental, however, if your gown has significant damages, like a torn hem, a busted seam, or a splotch of red wine on the bodice, when you return it, you're typically responsible for the costs associated with repairing the design