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But still, the only historical influence that I could seem to find was certainly an odd choice: the cloaked uniforms of the American Civil War

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The Audrey Dress in ocean blue is a floor-length gown featuring a sophisticated high neckline and a dramatic open back that creates striking contrast

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The 'Hadi Gown' features a stunning crystal bodice lined with mesh

As the decade progressed, the dominant silhouette became progressively straighter and slimmer, and as fashion began to look to the new teenager for inspiration, the elegance and formality of the early part of the decade began to lessen