backless prom dresses Jovani 08139 and delicate appliques Backless Emerald Green Shiny Satin

Add shiny sequins, pretty lace patterns, or flower-shaped appliques to your dress to make it special

For shirt A-line dresses, I usually pick poplin, twill, chambray, or denim for structure, and I use viscose blends only when I add internal support like fusings

Unfortunately, most of these pictures are old and I cant link a lot of the things Im wearing, but hopefully you can shop your closet to recreate these looks

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 7 Joan Crawford, October 1962 Getty Images Joan Crawford opted for a tulle scoop neck black dress when she appeared on The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson

Skill level: Beginner friendly ideal for your first dress sewing project