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Bridesmaid's Dress and Petticoat

1956
Designed by Joseph Hong (American, 1930–2004) Commissioned through Neiman-Marcus, Dallas (founded 1907) Made by Priscilla of Boston (founded 1950) Worn by Mrs. Joseph S. Rambo (then Maree Frisby Pamp)
For her bridal party, Grace Kelly selected a design by Joseph Hong, a young designer from California who had worked for Neiman-Marcus for only a few months. Hong saw the royal wedding as a modern-day fairy tale and envisioned simple yet romantic dresses with a modern twist. The bride's favorite color, yellow, was chosen for the bridesmaids' dresses; the shade, called "Sunlight," provided a pleasing contrast to the grayness of Monaco's cathedral. Made of sheer silk organdy over a built-in strapless taffeta underdress, the dress features a high neck, pleated sash, full bishop sleeves, and a wide, petticoat-supported skirt that flows gracefully into a short train.

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