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In Fashion in the Forties & Fifties (1975), Jane Dorner describes how this ultra-feminine style reminded people of the Empress Eugenie, one of the most influential patrons of French couture in the 1850s (27)

The combination of a ruffle-trimmed bodice and a relaxed, sweeping skirt makes it a go-to for everything from weekend brunches and garden parties to family gatherings and casual evenings out

Fabric type and soiling level are the 2 main factors

The goal isnt to stand out

This stuff was pretty good but not great, making it a good middle-ground option but not one I'd see myself returning to

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