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Amazingly, Mess Dress hasn't changed much at all from the mid-19th century to today

Our knee-length wedding dresses guide covers how to style this hemline (it is written for brides, but the proportion rules apply to guests too)

My Blondo Chelsea boots are now one of my winter go-to's, especially when I'm traveling

Accessories made of rigid leather can provide a nice contrast to the dress's sheerness

I did, however, keep the dress and do like it

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