The high-standing color, called a Mdicis collar, harkened back to the ancien rgime, while the high waist and short puffed sleeves are very much a modern style, which soon became known as the empire style
It occurred to me, mid-way through the summer, that a black Somerset dress would meet all of my hot weather criteria: sleeves to protect shoulders from the sun, full cut (sleeves and skirt) to provide circulation of air and permit easy application of sunscreen, dark color to hide (or at least not reveal) sweat, fiber to machine wash with ease
Add stylish and ample storage to your bedroom with this navy blue 6-drawer dresser
Ulla Johnson took a more modern, colorful approach, and Christian Siriano's take on the ruffle trend lifted the tutu from waist to shoulders for an over-the-top explosion of pale pink tulle
I wore this outfit over the weekend while we were at the rewardStyle conference