I don't wear dresses very often. Considering what is now in the stores I may go back to making my own cloths. The patterns I have were classic styles that with a change of fabric could be up to date style wise. I was always mixing sleeves, necklines, etc. anyway. My problem is I think a lot of the prints are UGLY or the fabric is to revealing in the ready mades now. I to would rather be modest. I am long waisted so all my patterns are already adjusted for that.