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Decades go, mens clothing was made with quality in mind, tailored to perfection to express masculinity and class

Try your dress on with the bra, shapewear, and shoes you plan to wear on prom night

Why this works: The ruching softly disguises the midsection while the pleating adds structure

With age, you gain a little acceptance and some smarts about what can and cant be done. Sixty years ago, women over 40 did follow more rigid prescriptions for dressing appropriately, according to Linda Przybyszewski, an associate professor of history at Notre Dame University and author of The Lost Art of Dress (2014)

Yes, you can wear your formal dresses with belts, too