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Ties are optional

While the ruching lines draw the eyes to the waist, it also makes it look quite slimming, especially with the subtle fit-and-flare silhouette

The self-fabric belt cinches the waist gently, creating a flattering shape without any pinching or digging

Blue butterfly-inspired floral appliqu detailing

As the fashion historian Anne Hollander has explained, when the aristocracy couldnt outlaw or outspend these medieval nouveau riche, they started wearing baggy and threadbare clothing