Throw on a leather jacket for an edgy touch it softens the sparkle just enough while keeping the whole outfit glamorous and full of attitude
"I wish you had known my dear mother - she lived to 95 after coming to Australia in a small "brides" ship with her husband and plonked down on a banana farm in hot, humid Queensland
Any modern take on the genre that aims to play it straight, particularly one set in the 40s or 50s, thus has a job-and-a-half on its hands if the audience is going to take it as seriously as intended
Avoid pieces that are overly large or distracting
The back of the bodice is lined in a black silk chiffon and the skirt, sleeves and front bodice are unlined
Fine, delicate jewelry, a sleek and understated evening bag, and elegant footwear are ideal