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Draped sleeves, V-neck, smocked waist and flowing knee-length skirt

In his book, Ready to Tear: Paper Fashions of the 60s , author Johnathan Walford writes that the self-consciously modern 1960s and its optimistic quest for a space-age future had created a progress-minded society that was ready to embrace the ephemeral quality of disposable apparel. Meant to be worn just once or twice, the paper dress became a perfect vehicle for personal style and politics, and also turned into a potent communication tool that could be designed as a poster for a cause, or an advertisement to promote a product

Shiny satin makes up this dress, giving it a deep glow

Below, Reformations fearless leader gives her advice for pulling off (and staying in) a more revealing wedding dress on the big day

Black or dark charcoal socks are the most polished choice in formal settings - they extend the trouser line seamlessly into the shoe