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Trying different silhouettes can help you discover what feels most natural the moment you step in front of the mirror

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The emphasized shoulders, ra-ra skirts and peplum puffs of 1980s clothing were completely wiped away in the 90s for more subdued palettes, streamlined designs and less-is-more decoration, materials and prints

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In an effort to keep the dress a true surprise, the designers, husband-and-wife duo David and Elizabeth Emanuel, went so far as to leave fake scraps in the garbage outside their studio to mislead the press