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And those members of the Silent Generation, the ones who were slightly older than Boomers but not old enough to be called part of The Greatest Generation ( adults during the Depression and WWII), who hit their thirties and forties in the 1970s, were themselves nostalgic for a time when rock and roll seemed more fun and light, rather than the disheveled rock and Glam Rock of the post-Woodstock era

Up to a size 30/32 Photo Credit: www.fashionnova.com Sofie Ruched Maxi Dress - Red This dress features a great material that feels comfortable and stylish

But after I finished sewing all those pintucks, the waist was too small

Ahead, weve gathered a handful of elegant options to wear to ceremonies of all varieties

Long silky dresses, often trimmed in lace, were popularized by the edgiest celebs of the day, such as Drew Barrymore and Courtney Love (the latter of whom practically spent the entire decade wearing little more than a silky slip)