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The exhibit reflects the intergenerational dialogue between these designers in historical perspective and the talented women who worked with them from a contemporary point of view, explains Karen Van Godtsenhoven, a co-curator of the exhibition
These aren't your basic earth toneswe're talking sophisticated shades that work beautifully together whether you're doing all one color or mixing within the palette
As far back as high school where the uniforms girls and boys wore created a visual balance between the sexes, to todays television personalities like Greta Van Susteren, Rachel Maddow, Christiane Amanpour and Maria Bartiromo whose business suit uniform exemplifies equality in professional dress, clothing has the power to redirect attention from sex to substance
With the right mix of layers and fabrics, you can move easily through the day without feeling too warm or too chilly
The A line silhouette showcases a fitted corset bodice complemented by a voluminous ruffle tiered skirt making this dress figure flattering for all body types
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