The fitted bodice cascades into a beautifully flared fit-and-flare mermaid silhouette, perfect for making a grand entrance
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Although, spoiler alert: This is a cheater's version of the original dressing because it doesn't have anchovies
The dress is called the Collette dress, and it comes in all different colors
While James Polk was in office, the first lady often hired seamstresses to make dresses out of patterns she liked, using the finest velvet, satin, and silk-decorated materials
Look for gowns that feature a mix of materials, such as velvet combined with intricate sequin work, or designs with unique structural elements like asymmetrical necklines, dramatic cut-outs, or sweeping capes