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    Little White Dress

    The little black dress (LBD) has been a closet necessity for most women over the past century since Coco Chanel introduced a photograph of a simple short black elegant dress in Vogue in 1926. Vogue called the dress “Chanel’s Ford” drawing a comparison to Ford’s Model T, in that a little black dress provided a simple, accessible, and affordable option for women of all social classes. The LBD has become an iconic representation of a classic, long lasting, and versatile wardrobe essential for women worldwide. But what about the little white dress? Once reserved for brides (or young girls receiving first communion), the little white dress (LWD) has taken on…

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