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Englishwomen, who found the unstructured robe volante too informal, adopted this gown, known as a sack, around the middle of the 1730s when it became more a formal gown, fitted into the waist and with the bodice cut separately from the skirt and seamed to it (Ribeiro 38)

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The slinky fabric and long sleeves give this maxi dress a sleek, high-end feel, while the strategic strap details add a bit of an edge to the classic maxi shape

Historical Context Two-piece ensembles were a smart, flexible staple of early 1940s wardrobes, balancing elegance with utility during wartime