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Strapless Maxi dress

Add a simple blouse underneath and complete the outfit with sleek pumps

Here's a look at the fascinating history of the little black dress: A drawing of a simple black dress was published in the American Vogue magazine in 1926

Paired with oversized pearl stud earrings and short white gloves, this look will always be remembered as a show-stopping black dress moment featuring Diors signature 50s fit and flare dress shape that goes in at the waist and comes out for the skirt

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Oversized and dramatic sleeves are off-shoulder, which offers much visual interest and coverage, and does not limit movement, and the satin fabric also flows over the waist to a fullfloor-length shape