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With an asymmetrical neckline, this floor-length gown includes a dramatic mermaid skirt that hugs the curves before opening in a side slit and pooling into a sensational train that follows every move

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From a simple shift dress which helped democratize womens fashion to a bold political statement, it has moved through various iterations which reflect changing ideals of beauty and body image. Many black dresses existed before Chanels 1926 design, and black was already a fashionable color, Ripley notes

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