1800 dress MARY 18 There is a scarf that ties around the shoulders Victorian Ladies - Dallas Vintage

Sentimentality and romance were touchstones of the Victorian era, and white lace and silks had never been more affordable, thanks to the Industrial Revolution

and a mini-resurgence in films with a noir sensibility and aesthetic like John Dahl's "Red Rock West" and "The Last Seduction," the Coen brothers' "Miller's Crossing," and even Tim Burton's trenchcoat-and-fedora-clad "Batman" movies

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Its so flattering and so classic AND its under $40

The square neckline and fan-shaped shoulder straps exude elegance, while the detachable bow on the back adds a touch of whimsy