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Seeing a designers newest pieces in person, at a trunk show, lets you judge real quality with your own eyes and hands, which is exactly the kind of informed decision a significant purchase deserves

In her A Dictionary of Costume and Fashion Historic and Modern (1999), Mary Brooks Picken describes both silk and wool muslins: mousseline de laine (F

Ribbed style dress at the top that goes a bit above the knees with a flowy swing skirt bottom

For a fuller sense of how to dress for any wedding-related celebration, the broader principles in this guide on simple wedding dresses help guests and the celebrating couple alike think through the range of appropriate options, from the most relaxed gathering to a formal milestone celebration

Actress Sigourney Weaver donned this classic, elegant pick at the 1997 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, proving that simple sometimes is better

Part of the reason Queen Victoria eschewed the heirloom jewels, heavy fabrics and rich colors was that she didnt want to make her vows to her husband as a monarch, but rather as the woman he loved