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To make the record even more impressive, the never-seen-before figure achieved by the "Happy Birthday Dress" during the 2016 auction was $200,000 greater than the previous record holder: another iconic Monroe outfit

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(If you need a more traditional look, you might be better off with the Everlane Dream Pant, above.) Still, if you can get away with wearing the Zephyrs to the office, you should

Im hoping this inspires you as much as it inspired me.

Whether you walked down the aisle during this era or simply love the nostalgia, these wedding dress trends remain a beautiful part of bridal history.

Before we take a deeper look into the key differences separating black tie and formal wear, its important to understand the unique intricacies and purposes of dress codes