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Beyond the sneaker look, this is high-end footwear made to last

Many of the dresses Ill be sharing in this post are under $50, so alterations that cost $25 or more would only make sense if you really love a garment

A professional seamstress can transform your gown to fit your body shape flawlessly, making you feel like a true bride

A cornbread dressing with lots of Italian sausage is one of my favorite ways to make stuffing

Though the dress, designed by Chuks Collins, embraced menswear elements, other style details dated the look

I took some of the charmeuse on the bias and draped the folds until they created something I liked while it was on the dressform (almost like you would for a cowl)