Many women find that slipping into a luxury dress is not just about the event itself, but about embracing a momentfeeling the cool touch of fine silk against the skin as the weather warms, or the subtle shimmer of sequins catching the evening light at a summer wedding
Whether its a casual day out or a lively night on the town, this pairing dances effortlessly between sweet and sassy and looks as timeless as it is trendy
The early styles often featured entirely bare arms, as in the ancient exemplars, but from about 1800 short sleeves became more typical, initially sometimes transparent as in David's Portrait of Madame Rcamier (1800), then puffed
If it just needs some glue to tighten up a joint or a refinish on rough varnish, even a beginner can work magic
Easy finds Daphne with a battered suitcase, asking him to bring her to see her friend, Richard