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While you dont need to have a front-to-cover handle on how Great Grandma Hearst rationed herself through the depression, youll benefit from soaking up some of the detailslike how she used to make dresses out of 100-pound flour bags and darn socks by the light of candles she made herself

This style's practically begging for some bling

Cost estimate: $30 to $60 Timeline: 3 to 5 days DIY or tailor: This can be a DIY project if you have basic hand sewing skills and the slit has a clean edge without embellishments

Vogue -Editor Approved Dresses for the Office Featured in this article Simplify that already chaotic morning routine and lean on these work dresses to alleviate a bit of the load (so theres more time to whisk up that matcha latte at home)