Its sculpted busts, deeply kinked waistlines and fat-blossomed skirts had altered the course of world fashion only a year before, and now the garments were here, on their first trip outside Paris
It is a dress for one of the most photographed, most celebrated, and most emotionally significant days of a young girls life, and getting the fit, the color, and the silhouette exactly right before the party matters in a way it does not for a less significant occasion
And nice if you want to cover your legs as many older women do
Winter Semi-Formal Attire Cold-weather semi-formal attire allows for medium-to-heavyweight wool, flannel, or subtle tweed, all of which offer both warmth and texture
A faux wrap design adds beautiful dimension to the skirt, while the front slit provides graceful movement
On the bottom, try a pair of slim-fitting black dress pants