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This post was originally published in December 2017 and has been updated with new content.

We have all heard of Dame Barbara Mary Quant and her 1966 creation of the mini skirt and Regency Ballgowns from Jane Austens novels

Timeless, versatile and ever-appropriate for a diary full of evening occasions, the wardrobe essential is a failsafe option that garners plenty of wear

Hopefully, it gives you a few ideas

Dress Length: Approx 140cm Materials: Polyester Gentle Dry Clean Only Model is 5 ft 7 and wears size S Colour may vary due to lighting on images

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