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Jacqueline Kennedy Yellow silk evening gown with an overlay of crepe chiffon designed by Oleg Cassini, worn by Jacqueline Kennedy in 1961 to the Inaugural Balls

Of course, a simple mermaid cut with limited embellishments can also be a sophisticated and elegant look

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Silk is naturally breathable and temperature-regulating, which makes it comfortable across seasons, though for very heavy daily wear a 220-thread Egyptian cotton is the more hard-wearing choice