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This dress gives you all the power of jacket dressing with the softness of dress drapery
This dress gives you all the power of jacket dressing with the softness of dress drapery

This dress gives you all the power of jacket dressing with the softness of dress drapery

Date8/5/1987
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Original Toronto Star caption: This dress gives you all the power of jacket dressing with the softness of dress drapery. Contrary to common belief; you don't have to wear a two-piece suit to look professional. - Lucy Pappano of Selina Shawl-collared taupe wool gabardine dress with asymmetrical closure; $320; available at Bretton's; Danya; Eaton's ; Harry Rosen; Holly's Lipton's; Kemeels and La Chemise.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0023624F
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T Dress: Above, Calvin Klein T-shirt dress
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