black floral formal dress Embroidered Mermaid Maxi | Womens | XX-Small (Available in XS, S, M, L, XL) | 100% Polyester | Lulus making it a show Open-Back Long Beaded-Print Formal Dress

The classic hat of the period is the Fedora which has a wide brim and a teardrop crease in the top which narrows to a pinched top front

Measurements: Sizes S/M Bust 49 cm, Waist 42 cm, Length 140 cm

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