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The dress was made silk from China (as opposed to Japan or Italy, given it was still so soon after the war) and its 15-foot train was inspired by Bottielli's painting of Primavera from 1482, and covered in delicate floral designs including "jasmine, smilax, seringa, and rose-like blossoms." According to the Royal Collection Trust, it was meant to symbolize "rebirth and growth" in Britain after the war

Away we go A few failures later (and more thrown-out dressing), I got a revelation

A simple black sheath is perfect cocktail attire, but for a festive event you would want that same silhouette in a light-catching sequin, or you would add a velvet texture and a jewel tone

A fresh and modern look for cocktails and parties, this dress stands out for all the right reasons

Preceded in death by his wife, Charity Babb Checkan his father, James Stanley Checkan and a sister, Linda Legendre