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Now that we've got our undergarments figured out, let's get to styling

What really differentiates Devil in a Blue Dress from the classic noirs of old, of course, is the fact that this is all told from an African-American perspective, which due to the 1940s setting has the potential to serve as a pertinent discourse on racism in America

Voluminous puff sleeves, a collared V-neckline, a tiered A-line skirt, and a self-tie belt that lets you define the silhouette exactly as you want it

(Just an aside here, keep in mind Im researching lyrics from in Regency era, so were talking shocking for 1812, not shocking for 2017but still) Unfortunately for my readersand my poor charactersthe song was not at all appropriate for the scene