Word: overdressing
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...Save the Queen." The folding doors opened, disclosed the broad gold-laced backs of the court chamberlain and court steward, bowing low before Majesty. Chamberlain and steward backed into the room. Entered the Queen of England, ablaze with diamonds, wearing a "white and gold gown with an overdress of changeable pastel shades," as fashion technicians described it. Holding her firmly by the hand was scarlet-coated Edward of Wales, his uniform collar embroidered with the wild onion of the Welsh Guards. Prince Edward led his mother to the single throne on the dais, bowed, took his place in the brilliant...