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In its dim and shadowy outlines we may, if we will, discern in some measure those elements of wisdom which should guide the present and secure the welfare of the future." Frederick Douglass, 1889

But at the time, the dresses were designed mostly for comfort and functionality

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This look is inherently classicnot too showy but far from draband looks incredible in white, neutral, wooden, or gilded venue spaces

Also of note, you can have a shirt with only a single button, as evidenced by this polo from Yeossal (which also features a one piece collar)

You may end up paying much more to have your wedding dress cleaned at a bridal boutique if you live on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, as compared with a bridal boutique in Upstate NY, even though both establishments send your gown to the same 3 rd party wedding dress cleaning service