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Sleeveless illusion jewel neckline

Pick a fitted or slightly oversized turtleneck dress in a rich seasonal color like forest green, burgundy, or classic black

The Belgian-American designer, born Diane Simone Michelle Halfin to a Romanian father and Greek-born, Jewish mother a Holocaust survivor in 1946, met and married Prince Egon von Furstenberg by 1969 and dropped her title as she set out to make a name for herself

The puffy tulle skirt completes the perfection of this gorgeous gala gown

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The point being: the very first day you can wear a gorgeous floral frock sans coat, or skip your tights and don a classic a-line dress, is to be cherished