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It dates largely to Queen Victoria's 1840 wedding, when her white satin-and-lace gown captured public imagination and print media spread the look across the Western world (the Victoria & Albert Museum's history of the white wedding dress tells the full story)

-- Associated Press

Cocktail parties and gallery openings Social cocktail events allow more expression than weddings

Embrace timeless elegance in this sophisticated navy blue homecoming dress

Hip 61.6 in

Featuring crisp blue and white vertical stripes, this flirty mini is designed with a halter neckline and subtle tie-back detail for a polished, elevated touch