The pleats curve around the back to meet in the middle there mimicking the front and adding to that hourglass feel
Color coordination is expected matching your belt to your shoes and coordinating your bag with your outfit are baseline expectations, not bonus effort
I love this dressing for salads but it goes beyond that
Pull-over style with smocked bodice
Synopsis The term empire waist refers to a style of neoclassical womens dress which shot to popularity in the early 1800s, specifically from about 1800 - 1819 in France, England and Ireland The empire waistline sits high on the form typically under the bust or just above the ribcage, emphasizing a verticality in appearance Empress Josphine Bonaparte1 led European society fashion in the early 19th century and favored the empire dress style Fine and delicate fabrics, such as light, soft cotton muslin2 and silk, were the choice textiles for empire waisted gowns
For a vegan dressing, this stuff was incredibly rich and creamy, and though the texture was slightly grainy, it wasn't anything that kept the dressing from tasting good