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Featuring nude printed fabric with an extreme cowl neck, tie back and fishtail detailing, this maxi dress brings full drama with a sleek, statement edge

Here's what it came to: 3 Metres of 100% wool crepe, 2.5 metres of lining from Clegs $160 Fabric covered buttons made by Button Mania $21 Lace trim and notions $10 14 hours to make the dress - $350 Bear in mind however that the original Alexander McQueen dress was reportedly around 20,000 British pounds ($31,600AUD) though that seems a bit excessive

Swap the traditional white for silver nails or metallic shades at the tip, or invert the design: a white tip on a deep blue base gives that F rench manicures edge while keeping your dress the right place for attention

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With Shorts : Stick to tailored, knee-length shorts for a refined vibe that still says, "I'm down to see where this night takes me." With Dress Pants: Cropped or tapered dress pants will enhance the streamlined look with dress sneakers