And $53 in 1975 equals $291 today.
My wife’s was $50 summer 78. We took it out of the box recently; which it was sealed in after the wedding. It is still in great condition, and still fit’s my bride. It’s that kind of classic style similar to Kate Middleton’s wedding dress (prince William’s wife), but only has a couple of feet of train (or whatever you call it) dragging behind on rhe floor.