I too agree with Robin- wear what you think suits you and wear it with confidence
Where I live people tend to be rather casual but that is not a look for me - I love clean lines with minimal fuss and frill.
I learnt the hard way that the "christmas tree "look is not the best for me. I was a bean pole in my youth and my high school ball dress of beautiful sea greens and cascading tiers helped me be a wall tree rather then the proverbial wall flower. I never was so thank ful that my fathers pictures never came out. I really admire Terri's style and have started to make many similar patterns following her suggestions.
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