Premium Materials: Bodice: Airy chiffon (95% polyester + 5% elastane) for modesty and fluid movement
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The sleeves are made of strong mesh
And as a bonus, many of these purple gowns are more wallet-friendly (and one-of-a-kind) than your traditional white dress
The First Lady also wore a Ralph Lauren cummerbund with suit trousers for her White House portrait, and for the Fourth of July celebrations, she opted for a cotton poplin a-line white shirt dress by Thom Browne, the signature red, white, and blue stripes sitting on the hips
