quince strapless linen dress Women's 100% European Linen Strapless Maxi Dress in Black, Size XS by Quince

Affordably priced under $100, this cute homecoming dress named Kayla offers an upscale look at homecoming, sweet-16 parties, and other semi-formal events without emptying your wallet

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Clare Thorp talks to the woman who inspired the look.

In an era when arsenic was used everywhere, despite its already known toxicity, arsenic-laced dresses were the least of Victorians worries.The wearer of such a dress would get a very small dose since the arsenic-infused fabric rarely came in direct contact with skin thanks to all the layers (lining, petticoats, corset cover, corset, and chemise) worn underneath it

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