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Clean lines and structured seams enhance the natural silhouette

"Whether that's going tone on tone with the overall room palette or bringing in a feature pop that relates to a quirky element elsewhere, I like the bedding to feel cohesive rather than an afterthought," she says

Made from shimmering fabric, it drapes beautifully to enhance the silhouette

Im 51, so some midi dresses hit more like a maxi on me, but the principle still applies: a little ankle or leg peeking out makes the sneaker feel like part of the outfit

So, apparently, the goose as a symbol of survival and good luck has been deeply ingrained in the American psyche, dating back hundreds of years

The whimsical Italian royalty print is (intentionally) outshone by the metallic bustier