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The short flowy dress is considered the quintessential California dress style

It could be argued that Burlons success in a country known for its historic factories and age-old production techniques highlights fashions evolution over the past two decades

Natural browns, warm beiges, and black play nicely together

But Marcy Linton, manager of the University of Virginias Historic Clothing Collection, knows those dresses tell stories, even if the people who wore them are no longer here to speak for themselves

You can certainly find worse brands on grocery store shelves, but Ken's Steak House's version is one I wouldn't go out of my way to snag

At first, I was a little uncomfortable with the combination, feeling like dresses were meant to be dressed up, but Ive since grown to love this trend