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In his 2003 memoir, A Royal Duty , Paul Burrell wrote that Diana had wanted the dress to be part of the fashion collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum

The dress should feel prettier and more finished than something you would wear for ordinary lunch

My guess is that they wanted to highlight that the "happily ever after" ending does not belong solely to fairy tales, but is a very present thing even to this day

And, even with this more avant-garde style, Diana still opted for chic and tonal, proving that she was still operating within a smart, high-fashion dress code

Designed with bridesmaids in mind, it offers both comfort and style for any wedding or special event

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