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Part of an ongoing series of 29Secrets stories, taking a deep dive into the history of legendary beauty products and iconic fashion moments By Christopher Turner Illustration by Michael Hak One of the most pivotal moments in the history of womens fashion was Coco Chanels introduction of the original little black dress in 1926, almost 100 years ago

Bodice is fitted, the skirt is stretch jersey

The bottled version is convenient, but it contains preservatives and stabilizers that make it taste noticeably different from the freshly made dressing that servers bring to your table

For best results, lay flat or hang to air dry and avoid direct heat