The right silhouette, neckline, hem length, and color work together to create a look that is tall, refined, and entirely intentional
Designers who rose to prominence in the postwar period, such as Christian Dior, built on this new reality
And FYI, her ~vacay lewk~ can only be described as cottagecore-meets- Cowboy Carter : a flirty lace minidress paired with a white paisley scarf, a red leather bandana-print bag, some chic sunglasses, and what looks like a refreshing cocktail for good measure (aka the most important accessory of all)
They did not live in a throwaway society, but kept a limited wardrobe for work and for Sunday best
Fashion tastemakers like Alexa Chung and Chriselle Lim have been spotted in the lace dresses on the streets during fashion week
But theyre made in more formal fabric (satin and silk charmeuse) than the everyday maxi dress