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- ↑ "Le Château | Dresses and Occasion Wear for Women". Suzy Shier. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ↑ "October's Very Own" . Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ↑ "Plus Size Clothing - Stylish & Trendy Plus Size Fashions | Penningtons". www.penningtons.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ↑ "Reitmans | Shop Online for Women's Clothing". www.reitmans.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ↑ Addition Elle's official website