The dress transitions into a voluminous organza skirt with cascading ruffles that add dynamic movement and a touch of fairytale charm
If I saw you on the street Id have to think to myself, What fabulous place is she off to? 50s Shirtwaist Dress for Versatile Layers OUTFIT: Skirt 1950s Vintage / Belt Thrifted / Wedges ASOS / Bangles & Earrings Thrifted ELEGANT MUSINGS says: This is one of my favorite tricks for extending the life of a dress
However, to make the look work, you need to be able to build it up with a bold, fashion-forward flair that is less sartorial and more editorial in style, so its best not to have it as a go-to formal look
While a Victoria Beckham ruffled sheer maxi dress is firmly on the mental shopping list, my favourite slip moment of late was served by nineties nightie maestro Alexa Chung, who attended the Rodarte show in New York in February wearing an emerald green bias-cut midi from the brand with cream lace trim and a thigh-high slit which she paired, expertly as ever, with a pair of black PVC Satin Laurent boots and a black leather trench
The model is 5'5 and wears UK size 6 / XS / US size 2
A lace illusion train lends a dramatic touch, paired with a slit to show off your figure