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Topshop '90s Shoulder Bag ($20) If gingham is veering into too grandma-inspired for your taste, then let us suggest you replicate this flirtier take on a picnic-ensemble from Who What Wear reader Caroline Ripa

Wear yours with a headpiece that exudes eccentricity and shoes that bring out a hue in the design to create consistency

You can start this look with your favorite chic black mini dress and add a classic pair of black tights to it

Waist and shoulder darts on both the front and back bodice offer a flattering, tailored fit and the waist tie provides additional definition

Bridal gowns of the 1950s evolved to emphasize femininity and opulence, with designers drawing inspiration from both Hollywood glamour and royal weddings