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Queen Elizabeth in Couturier Norman Hartnell, 1947

Queen Elizabeth's dress is classically beautiful — and it has a cool story. She and Prince Philip were married in 1947, just two years after World War II ended. She was given 200 extra ration coupons, but royal admirers didn't think that would be enough, so they sent the queen their own personal coupons. The dress was made with ivory silk from China, had a 15-foot train, and included 10,000 pearls that were incorporated into floral designs throughout the dress.

Meghan's dress could feature some similar bling, or perhaps a flowing train.

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