And they seemed tailor-made to represent a subculture of fashion that would soon trickle up onto the runway: grunge

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Always ensure the hem-line falls below the knee, or better yet, opt for a dramatic graduating hemline (short in the front, long in the back) for a modern take on an old classic
Sleeve Length: Cap Sleeve
V-shaped dresses also use narrow necklines, like a round or smaller U-neckline, to make the dress seem more vertical