1. Velvet was the fabric of choice for winter evening gowns in the 1930s. This one is from the Elizabeth Hawes 1937 Fall-Winter collection.

    Velvet was the fabric of choice for winter evening gowns in the 1930s. This one is from the Elizabeth Hawes 1937 Fall-Winter collection.

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    Lookit those big satiny ribbon-things! LOOK AT THEM.
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    why cant this be my prom dress? fml…
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    sexiest dress I have ever seen. I think I am in love.
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    I absolutely loathe...velvet. Even thinking about it makes me cringe. But, this dress’s...
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    was wounded by its loveliness. I
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    I audibly gasped. I want to be...woman who deserves to wear this.
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    So I desperately want this dress.
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    clothing poooooooorn!