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Size: Since my dress is totally improvised to fit my specific American Girl doll (originally Grace Thomas), you may need to adjust the pattern slightly to increase or decrease extra stitches, as not every American Girl doll is the same size (older dolls are more "chubby" and newer dolls are more skinny), and other 18" dolls may be slimmer/different shapes I use US Crochet terms: sc = single crochet (double in UK terms) dc = double crochet (treble in UK terms) ch = chain hdc = half double (half treble in UK terms) dec = decrease 2 stitches together to make 1 st inc = increase in 1 stitch to make 2 st in one stitch Yarn used: Paton Baby Aran in blue and Hook H / 5mm

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This most recent look gives the sheer dress a decidedly autumn-appropriate update: Johnsons heavier skirt gives the look a more seasonal, dare I say sensible , bent

My goal here was not to make the dresser look brand new

When Midi Works vs When It Doesnt Scenarios Where Midi Succeeds at Formal Events Green light situations: Invitation specifies black tie optional or formal Modern venue (contemporary art museum, rooftop) Younger crowd with flexible dress code interpretation Daytime formal wedding (garden ceremony) Your midi dress features exceptional fabric and styling Situations Requiring Floor-Length Stick with maxi gowns when: Invitation specifies strict black tie or white tie Traditional ballroom or country club venue Evening ceremony in formal religious setting Conservative guest list or older demographic You want absolute certainty about dress code compliance Styling Details That Add Formality Sleeve Considerations Sleeves contribute significantly to formal appearance: Formal sleeve styles: Three-quarter length in structured fabric Long fitted sleeves in velvet or satin Flutter sleeves with substantial weight Bishop sleeves with structured cuffs Long sleeve wedding guest dresses in midi length create elegant coverage appropriate for formal religious ceremonies