embellished corset mini dress Appliqué in Pale Gold plus size and custom made Available Briar Embellished Corset Mini Dress

Balance Look for a sudden loss of balance or coordination

Her high heels dig into the pavement, anchoring her in this moment of pure, unfiltered exhibition

The Critical Challenge: Color Inconsistency More pressing than ubiquity is uncertainty

Dipped neckline, beaded hem, fully lined, bias cut

Sleeve volume runs from slim (fitted to the arm) through standard (slight ease) to puff (gathered at the cap), balloon (volume throughout), bishop (volume gathered at the wrist), leg-of-mutton (gathered at the cap and fitted at the forearm), bell (flared from elbow), flutter (loose flowing fabric at the cap), and angel (long flowing flutter)

Images: Crinoline, 1860-1870