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The fabric crosses over the tummy without adding bulk, creating a smooth, elongated line through the torso

Francis Hotel in San Francisco, and the Bohemian in Portland all claim to be the home of the dressing, with the invention in either the 1900s or 1910s

Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed

A side slit eases the knee-grazing skirt so you can move comfortably from work events to showers and celebrations

The floaty midi with a loafer also benefits from a belt at the waist if the dress allows for it it adds structure that balances the loafers formality and prevents the combination from reading as overly casual

Gwyneth Paltrow The actress was angelic in a caped Tom Ford gown and a blindingly bright cuff back in 2012