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Margaret Qualleys Met Gala Look Featured a Subtly Over-the-Top Chanel Tiara No matter how simple it may look through the glow of your screen, rest assured that any Chanel you spot on the Met Gala red carpet took a mind-boggling amount of hours to make

In misses and some plus sizes, this short sequin-print party dress has a sheer corset that wraps around to the thin bands that lace up over the open back for a fitted look at homecoming, wedding receptions, and other semi-formal events

But, its important to get past the notion that comfortable must be oversized, baggy, gathered, or old

The era also saw the availablilty of cheap synthetic dyes to give a greater choice of vibrant colours