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Especially when you know youre more than likely to wear it again in your upcoming bridal festivities

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 15 Toni Braxton, 2001 Getty ''I decided that before I got married and had babies, I'd wear this," Braxton told People , describing her Richard Tyler gown

Perhaps its a sign that Donatella has picked up on the fact that Generation Z is fond of the era

Other lines have gone further than that

Step-by-step guides for sewing evening wear patterns Brands like Vogue Patterns, Simplicity, and several indie designers including Winslets are known for offering structured, step-by-step guides that walk sewists through evening wear construction

Floor-length skirt with a sweep train