long sleeved velvet dress Jovani 40022 Gown Formal Velvet Mesh Lining TFNC modest long sleeve maxi

Drop waists, which were highly popular in the 1920s (think flapper dresses), help create the illusion of a longer torso, while empire waists that sit right under the bustline are favored for their slimming properties (and Regencycore influences)

Patterns like the classic houndstooth popularized by Coco Channel on the sixties or the Blackwatch plaid one of the many Scottish tartans

One project I am in the process of finishing is storing the outdoor Christmas decorations and my tree in the garage

The sleeveless bodice gently follows the upper body, and double spaghetti straps frame the shoulders in a simple, balanced way