afghanistan women's dress Unveiled: Afghan women past and present Afghanistan's Taliban order head-to-toe covering

Most of the time these dresses would be in stock and available to ship

A 1950s child could be put in a white or pastel nylon dress and brilliant white socks and a mother would know that however dirty the child became, the fabrics would wash and drip dry overnight

And while we can all fantasize over luxurious red coats, muted coral palettes, big, jewel-encrusted brooches and silky scarves - Rooney Mara's character Therese lends herself to a more ordinary, slightly dowdy day-to-day style, highlighted by plain hairbands, plaid and simple long-sleeved shirts

For a perfect fit, it's complete with boning throughout the bust, a no-slip interior trim at top, and hidden zipper with hook-and-eye closure at the side