Complex sentence: This made it popular for formal gowns such as wedding attire, especially during the Edwardian era, and the addition of wool or cotton made it less expensive than pure silk while creating a luxurious effect.
Split into simpler sentences: This made it popular for formal gowns such as wedding attire, especially during the Edwardian era. The addition of wool or cotton made it less expensive than pure silk while creating a luxurious effect.