glamorous 1940s evening dresses Your Guide to Formal Complete with a stunning caped shawl for that extra touch of iconic allure Vintage 1940s Black Beaded Evening

The simpler styles of the 1920s meant that even those who sewed their own clothes could copy the days fashions

This type of outfit was probably worn by Queen Marie-Antoinette, who likes to dress in a simple way when she is alone far from the sheepfold or in the hamlet of Versailles

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Prior to the sale, fashion designer Elizabeth Emanuel, who went on to co-create Dianas wedding gown, said in an press release that she had offered up archival items so they could be loved and appreciated once again by those who will never forget those golden days when Diana was our Queen of Hearts. One of Emanuels designs a black taffeta evening gown that Diana wore to an event in London during her first official appearance since the announcement of her engagement to then-Prince Charles in 1981 sold for $26,000

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Satin - Smooth and glossy on one side, commonly used for evening wear and luxurious dresses