The silhouette does wonders for the waist, while the sheer flutter sleeves offer flattering arm coverage without trapping heat
This white woven mini dress offers a lesson in minimalist dressing with maximum impact
About the fabric: The Helen is made from a Swiss cotton pique from one of the finest mills in Switzerland
(Its a smart move, given that many of her customers also don her pieces on vacationcall it wanderlust dressing.) For pre-fall, though, it was less about designing a love letter to a specific setting, and more about finding ways to incorporate nature-inspired elements into her signature dresses and bags
The historian added that 19th-century childrenswear for both boys and girls often consisted of short dresses over pantalets as well
From Coco Chanel's original post-war innovation to 1940s femme fatales and 21st century counter-culture trends, the little black dress has been a constant fashion staple