Opt for ballgown or A-line dresses that create a flowing silhouette, drawing the eyes away from the midsection
Black was, of course, the colour of mourning and familiar as day-wear for the many widows of France following the slaughter of the First World War and the recent Spanish flu pandemic. While other designers were turning to fancy, colorful clothes as an antidote to all this gloom, Chanel steered into it, he wrote, producing little black dresses whose somewhat severe and simple lines were off-set by her signature accessoriesa rope of large fake pearls, a fabric camellia or a plain cloche hat. Like Fords motorcars, the LBD has had many iconic incarnations since
- Bow straps
Immediately, this look pulled together the last week of outings
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for future use
Add the cheese and bacon just before serving