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The gown was gifted by the bride's parents, John and Sandy, and customized by seamstress Nina E Designs, who added floral lace appliqués and a detachable overskirt.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 May 2025
The outfit had a satin overskirt that was lined with white taffeta.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The Scandal alum, meanwhile, was dressed in a black strapless Giambattista Valli gown that had a tulle overskirt.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Many women's dresses of the era had pockets, but this one would only be accessible by hiking up the overskirt.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2024
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 May 2025
The outfit had a satin overskirt that was lined with white taffeta.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
The Scandal alum, meanwhile, was dressed in a black strapless Giambattista Valli gown that had a tulle overskirt.
—Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 11 Mar. 2024
Many women's dresses of the era had pockets, but this one would only be accessible by hiking up the overskirt.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2024
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“Overskirt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overskirt. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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overskirt
noun
over·skirt
-ˌskərt 
: a skirt worn over another skirt
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