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A velvety band graces the waist, and close gathers draw up the skirt

The History and Origin of the A-Line Dress The A-line silhouette gained prominence in the 1950s, following the highly structured postwar New Look era

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When the economic expansion of the Roaring Twenties came to an end and the Great Depression began in August 1929, the little black dress maintained its popularity, as women (even wealthy women) were seeking a look that was elegant but also affordable