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I found this beauty about a month ago. I LOVE it. I wish our clothing today was still made like it was back in the good ole days! I really would have loved to have grown up in the 50's and 60's. This dress is covered in velvet and rhinestones!!!! There is no designer tag inside so I am not sure who is the maker but it is fabulous!
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Sooo nice! And wearable today!