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Sheer-illusion mesh delicately adorned with shimmering embroidery and sparkling rhinestones forms the high-neck bodice and highlights the sweetheart lining to give this formal dress a classic look

Five out of the six dresses I tried on are $50ish so affordable

This masterpiece holds several meanings beyond its superficial representation: displaying wealth or showcasing royalty through extravagant attire both common themes during that era when artists often painted portraits commissioned by noble families or rulers' courts seeking to assert their power through visual representations

It also comes in a long sleeve version, which I wore in the fall with a wrap coat and booties (here)

The folded top edge was pinned from back to front at the shoulders (D-D, E-E) and the garment gathered about the waist with a belt