Princess Eugenie’s wedding dress carried an inspiring message about self-image

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At her royal wedding, Princess Eugenie wore a dress with a low-cut back that revealed a long scar from an operation on her spine, inspiring others with back scars to share photos and feel more comfortable with their bodies.

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Eugenie, who had surgery to correct her scoliosis at age 12 according to CNN, worked with designers Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos on her wedding dress. The low-cut back is deliberate, and meant to show her scar.

The back of Princess Eugenie's dress, which is cut low to show her scar.

The back of Princess Eugenie’s dress, which is cut low to show her scar.

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