brown dress strapless Horizon Textured Midi Chocolate Hang Or Line Dry Petal and Pup Women's Kayt

The design is softened by an elegant, modified circle skirt that flows beautifully from a flattering natural waist

Of course, we can't blame you for feeling a little resistance if all you remember of the era is its pubic bone-baring low-riders, its floppy newsboy caps, or, heaven forfend, its endless scarves-as-tops (basically this entire Christina Aguilera outfit, you're welcome for bringing it back to your consciousness)

Discover the captivating allure of gothic fashion with our Gothic Lolita Black Ball Gown

Perhaps the best-known children's portrait from the 17th century is Verspronck's Girl in Blue, seen in the Rijksmuseum