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Chris Kole Lace Mock Evening Gown with Black Polk-a-dot Tulle Skirt
Chris Kole Lace Mock Evening Gown with Black Polk-a-dot Tulle Skirt

Chris Kole Lace Mock Evening Gown with Black Polk-a-dot Tulle Skirt

Located in Henrico, VA

This beautiful evening gown has a mock neck lace bodice. The skirt is a multi layered tulle skirt with a polka-dot print. The back is cutout and has a bow embellishment.

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1990s Chris Kole Yellow and Black Lace & Tulle Cocktail Dress
1990s Chris Kole Yellow and Black Lace & Tulle Cocktail Dress

1990s Chris Kole Yellow and Black Lace & Tulle Cocktail Dress

Located in Toronto, Ontario

1990's Chris Kole cocktail dress. Bodice features yellow fabric under black lace with rosette and bow at centre of open sweetheart neck.

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