The website of Historic Royal Palaces states, The dress, on loan from HRH The Duke of Cambridge and HRH Duke of Sussex, is now among the most famous in bridal history, and features a fitted bodice overlaid at the centre both front and back with panels of antique Carrickmacross lace that had originally belonged to Queen Mary, the grooms great-grandmother. Its gently scooped neckline and large puffed sleeves are trimmed with bows and deep ruffles of taffeta, a style popularized by the Princess in the early 1980s, while the full skirt is supported on a mountain of stiff net petticoats to create its famous silhouette, they stated further adding details of her gorgeous dress
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Its popularity is explained by a number of its awesome properties, such as elegant drape, soft touch and moderate sheen
For the best possible care, use only non-chlorine bleach when necessary, tumble dry on low, and steer clear of ironing or dry cleaning