slim fit button down dress shirt Men's Jos. A. Bank Comfort Stretch Button-Down Collar Solid at Jos. A. Bank, Blue, Size 16 X 32/33 Tailored from crisp cotton Mens Dress Shirts Slim Long

I probably spent another $50 or so on fabric for the two prototype dresses (the prototype top was made from scraps from a previous project) and about $50 on fabric samples (and some of the larger samples will get used in other projects)

Perfect for nights that need extra glam

Materials and care Top panel/ Side panel/ Drawer front: Particleboard, Acrylic paint, Plastic edging Bottom panel: Particleboard, Paper foil, Paint, Plastic edging Partition: Particleboard, Paper foil, Plastic edging Back panel/ Drawer bottom: Fiberboard Drawer side/ Drawer back: Particleboard Wipe clean with a damp cloth

Color and Patterns: Autumnal hues like burgundy, mustard, and forest green are popular choices, along with classic patterns like florals or plaids

I strongly associate that look with the mass-market prep that emerged in the 80s and 90s, and I avoided it for years because I associated it with smugly wholesome (upper) middle class kids

Wide, contrasting Brown fabric sash belt