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Here is a cheat sheet I put together- Feel free to share it with other event attendees who may need some guidance: Patterns for a 1940s Formal Dresses Vintage Knitting Pattern to Make a 1940s Lace Evening Gown (Amazon.com) Simplicity 1940s Evening Dress pattern Eva Dress 1944 dinner dress with jacket Vintage Vogue Cocktail dress in satin

Look for any signs of yellowing or fabric stress

Ordering several weeks before the event gives you time for shipping, trying on the gown and making alterations

Wear proper undergarments and nude heels