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The smocked bodice, short puff sleeves, and mini length make it a must-have for retailers curating contemporary womens dresses for spring events, Easter assortments, and Mothers Day gifting

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This suggests that the earlier frock from the 18th century is more the direct ancestor of the modern dress coat, whereas the frock coat in the 19th century, the subject under discussion here, is a different garment altogether, with separate military origins in the 19th century