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Prairie dresses have recently been given a high-fashion update thanks to brands like LoveShackFancy, Reformation, and The Vampire's Wife, becoming one of the must haves of the year

The 1926 garment would go on to become a fashion staple, so well-known that it is often referred to simply by the acronym LBD. Its a mythic origin story, Georgina Ripley, a curator of modern and contemporary design at the National Museum of Scotland, tells BBC News Pauline McLean

It's feminine and bright, but still sexy and seductive, quite versatile and can be worn anywhere and by any age group

The strapless neckline adds a touch of modern allure, perfectly framing your shoulders and collarbones for a romantic and feminine appeal