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Perfect for any special occasion, this dress features a vibrant floral print with lush shades of blue and green set against a classic black background

The model hit the red carpet in a soft yellow Monique Lhuillier strapless gown and tons of lush yellow diamonds from Rahaminov Diamonds

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At the time of Bloomer's announcement, upper-class women were wearing dresses comprised of as many as 16 petticoats, which were quite heavy, and those of the lower classes were almost equally constrained

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