alc black dress Lana The coveted line of elevated essentials reflects how women want to dress today A.L.C. Lucia Satin and Lace

On picture model (5'7") size S wears dress in size S, blueish grey color linen

No one else was commenting about it so I thought I was crazy, but it looks really good

This fuchsia color men's slim fit dress shirt by Daniel Ellissa will have you noticed all night long

Girls fashion hack #7: Whenever I feel bloated, Ill always use a rubber band to loop through a button hole and around the button for a temporary fix to pants that are too tight

The sleeve is a system, not one pattern piece Sleeve head volume: gathers or pleats at the cap Sleeve belly volume: the balloon area on upper arm Sleeve opening control: elastic or cuff that traps air Underarm mobility: enough ease so the wearer can lift arms Puff sleeve options I use in production The most important pattern measurements I control Sleeve cap height: drives puff height and arm mobility Bicep circumference: prevents tightness and seam strain Armscye shape: prevents pulling lines on bodice Cuff/elastic length: controls how much air stays inside Shoulder slope match: prevents sleeve from leaning forward A practical fit test I run on sampling Model raises arms to shoulder height and above head Model sits and reaches forward I check if bodice lifts or bust pulls I check underarm rubbing and seam bite I photograph front/side/back in motion, not just standing Common cheap look triggers and how I avoid them Too much gather with thin fabric I add structure or reduce fullness Puffy sleeve + wrinkly fabric I change weave or add finishing Narrow shoulder seam with big sleeve I widen shoulder and stabilize No lining in light color I add lining or use better fabric opacity How do fabric choices change the performance of a puff-sleeve A-line dress

I try to show all of that here on the blog the reality that is life