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Think of it as the Rolls-Royce of festive attire, where every detail counts

Gold Chantilly lace and ecru chiffon layers underneath, Ophelia's lavish botanical accents cascade over the softly structured corset bodice and flowing A-line skirt into an epic lace-edged train

Chanel seemed to have a special knack for turning traditionally unacceptable ideas on their heads, writes Colin Bissett for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation

The Amish-made wooden Mandeville Large Dresser is the perfect solution

It gives you a chance to see the dress on the flesh so to speak, so you know exactly what you're getting before handing over any money