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outfit, evening

outfit, evening

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outfit, evening, woman's, corset, skirt and stole all in black, corset is in satin with damask floral pattern, black lace trim to upper edge, fully lined in satin, strapless, padded bust, boned to front and back, triangular panels beneath cups with plain satin bows at point to waist and faux lace-up effect, similar panels to back, corset flared over hips to accommodate skirt, curved hemline, zipper to centre back, skirt is full length in organza re-embroidered all over in silk ribbon with gap at hemline, two underskirts in netting with machine lace trim, one layer of netting is thicker, [synthetic] lining trimmed in lace with double yoke over hips, curved yoke to outer fabric following line of corset, silk/satin waistband, zipper and plastic button to centre back, long stole in plain silk organza with tassels to corners, outfit in the style of Christian Lacroix

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