McCardells pivotal Pop-over dress, which was originally introduced as a $7 Utility garment in 1940, marked the beginning of American sportswear: easy, practical, yet uncompromisingly stylish
Offered in misses and some plus sizes, this long royal blue evening gown features gorgeous 3-D floral embroidery on the sweetheart corset-style bodice that wraps around to the back
And she well and truly got into the Royal spirit of the evening, by dressing up as Elizabeth I for her finale performance - albeit a rather gothic, red-latex clad version of the iconic monarch
Lagerfeld was also a photographer and the author of a popular 2002 book, The Karl Lagerfeld Diet , where he chronicled how he lost 92 pounds with the help of Diet Coke
If you're getting married in the off-season, your dress should reflect your venue and wedding style
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