After everything was cut, I laid them all out on the skirt and step back to check the balance of all of the elements together (this is yet another project where I have to be careful of my more is more tendency)
In fact, the trick is restraint
Length from underarm: Approx
Spring has also ushered in a bolder reimagining of white lace thats delightfully reminiscent of doilies and vintage drapery, but made for everyday wear
A few pieces to start with : In order of appearance : 1/ Wool blazer with tie belt ACNE, size M 2/ Ruffled silk blouse ROBERTO CAVALLI, size 46 IT 3/ Wool skirt PACO RABANNE size 34 4/ Off-the-shoulder top PROENZA SCHOULER, size 6 US 5/ Long skirt DICE KAYEK, size 40 6/ Striped jacket with integrated top JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER, size M and many more inspirations for back to work outfits, here
Photo: Getty Images Julianne Hough