woman in a blue dress painting Sitting Dress, 1917 - 1919 Woman in a Blue Dress

Occasion: Cocktail Dresses, Mother of the Bride Dresses, Plus Size Dresses

WAIST Measure around the narrowest point of your waistline 3

This one also has pockets and is the perfect little dress for a day of shopping and brunch with the girls

Most jumpsuits had short or elbow-length sleeves, often with a large cuff

Smart Embellishment Where to add detail: Waistline (beading, ribbon, or fabric manipulation) Sleeve cuffs (button details, contrast trim) Back design (interest where you might otherwise have plain fabric) Neckline edge (subtle piping or tonal embroidery) Keep balance in mind: If the dress already has sleeves and high neckline, a statement back detail prevents the overall look from feeling too closed off