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With my maid of honor's super bright red hair, wearing anything else would have made her a bit awkward.

Short-sleeved wrap dresses and other casual styles with a bit of wedding elegance are a great way to go

Storing your uniform on a sturdy hanger is another simple way to maintain its shape and avoid unnecessary wrinkles.

Plastic Bags Some type of plastic bag is always handy

Fashion historian Gerda Buxbaum writes in Icons of Fashion: The 20 th Century , The long years of deprivation during World War II brought forth a yearning for luxury and fashionable things, and women made a special effort to dress appropriately for every occasion

A subtle waist detail helps define the midsection