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The mantua, made from a single length of fabric pleated to fit with a long train, was ideal for showing the designs of the new elaborately patterned silks that replaced the solid-coloured satins popular in the mid-century

- Thigh-high split (63.5 cm)

Care Instructions: 1. Machine wash cold 2. Do not bleach 3. Wash separately 4. Dry in shade

Throughout their childhood, girls wore high-waisted dresses much like their mothers dresses, except that they were slightly shorter

Consisting of a turtleneck lace layer, tiered skirt and a silky corset (topped off with a bow), it was a departure from the traditional look of her ceremony dress and showcased her eclectic personal style

Each evening gown designer takes classic looks and reinvents them with a unique, personal spin that you will love