black leather belt dress Elegant Womens Gold Italian Buckle 2.0 cm 28" / 70 cm Sleeveless mini dress in black grainy leather Black Leather Dress Belt |

The original owner purchased the dress for $3,500 USD in 1999

The V-neckline, decorative button detailing, and subtle split create a polished look that transitions seamlessly from a dinner date to a night out without missing a beat

The chain store got some heavy duty spotlight (and a serious boost in sales) when First Lady Michelle Obama wore one of their dresses when she appeared on The View in June, turning mills into overdrive to produce the $148 cotton frock, and making designer Donna Ricco into a household name overnight

Undersized sweaters, baby doll t-shirts and knee high socks all made up this look that was worn by young women