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As an evening dress, its refined beauty and flattering silhouette ensure you'll be the center of attention at any special occasion

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The most noticeable is on the front of the bodice and on the back of the dress just under the zipper

As much as these might come from a sweeping stereotype of the way women dressed in the 80s, they're not that far from the truth

This image from Life shows a standard black day frock with knee length hem which may have sufficed as an evening outfit as well when worn with an appropriate hat