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I mean by hand, sure, but I wanted that great way you can do it all by machine by pulling the back pieces through the shoulder seams when you have a center back zipper there are several tutorials for this technique (one, two, three) though I just refer back to the instructions in the Elisalex pattern

I also felt a little thrill at wearing something that reminded me so much of my teen years

You could even toss it on over leggings with a pair of flip-flops for a comfy, modest outfit that still feels cute

As a rule of thumb, if an event calls for formal attire, its going to be fancy, and you dont want to stick out as a slob in a crowd of well dressed men