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The cotton weave is heartyand a bit rough

From simple sequin details to sequin-covered dresses, these sequined formal gowns are stunning and shine from every angle

Before the Industrial Revolution, which began in the second half of the eighteenth century, the extremely high cost of cloth meant certain styles of clothing represented wealth and rank, but as cloth became more affordable post-industrialization, people within a lower social class could adopt the fashionable outdoor wear of the wealthy elite, which, notably, included a coat

From an effortlessly draped t-shirt dress from Coperni to a romantic cap-sleeved, lace-trimmed Chloe gown and a taffeta bubble-hem mini that harkens back to the 80s in the most elegant way (by editor-favorite Danielle Frankel, no less), our picks have range

They are a way to honor your culture and take pride in it

Size Range: XS - XL Best Midi: A.L.C