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Actress Dina Merrill, daughter of Marjorie Merriweather Post, modeled the Estvez dress in Life magazine in January 1960 and recreated the painting, as well as the work of other artists in a series of photographs by Milton H

With a beautiful beaded design from the deep v-neckline to the hem, this backless short cocktail dress is sure to shine for homecoming, sweet-16 parties, and lots of other semi-formal events

Its red hue will make you stand out, and the short silhouette is perfect for an evening out

Books have been published on the subject, countless articles written about it, entire blogs devoted to it, and even speeches given for it