Given the rationing of clothing at the time, she still had to purchase the material using ration coupons.[1] The dress was designed by Norman Hartnell.[2] Hartnell's signature was said to be embroidery, and he enjoyed working with soft, floating fabrics, particularly tulle and chiffon, and with plain, lustrous silks".[2] The dress was made of soft white satin, with a high neckline, tailored bodic