blue strapless long dress Alexia Maxi - US 0 this dress exudes confidence and sophistication Ballbella Chic Royal Blue Strapless

Designed by Vera Wang, the reason why we love this dress so much is its sheer simplicity, from its ultra-thin spaghetti straps to its slim fit and minimal train

Officers' khaki service uniforms could be made from tropical-weight worsted wool instead of cotton and had an optional unbelted khaki service coat, though these were less common as conserving wool for winter uniforms was encouraged

As a French creole, Marie Virginie spoke French probably better than she spoke English and both the Avegnos and the Ternants (Marie Virginie's family) had long kept apartments in Paris, spending several months of the year there

Below, you are invited to join us on that tour

Here's where you can play with hem length, so don't be afraid to wear something ankle-grazing or just below the knee

Chest 65cm / 25.6inch