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HILLARY CLINTON AT INAUGURAL BALL (1997) Photo by Cynthia Johnson/Getty Images In classic de la Renta tradition, the designer dressed then-First Lady Hillary Cliinton for her husbands Inaugural Ball in 1997

With a dramatic skirt and a sweeping cathedral train, this gown is for the daring bride ready to steal the show on the most special day

However, I know the holidays are a big spending time, so I wanted to share some black dresses that are not only splurge worthy, but also budget friendly

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