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Fashion plate shows the frothy trained afternoon dress descended from the tea gown, worn with an oversized hat and gloves, 1904

If you want to give an impression of "power" wear saturated, darker colors

Composition: 90% polyester, 10% lurex, 100% viscose lining

Tailored Blazers To give the visual illusion of curves from the bust to the waist, you may opt for blazers that have deliberate seams

Referencing Shirley Maclaines costumes by Edith Head in 1964s What a Way to Go!, the Jonathan Anderson-designed baby blue gown featured a halter neckline with embellished straps that turned into a Chopard diamond necklace that dangled down the open back, and was accented by feathers encircling the hips and hem

Wear this dress to a picnic, dinner party, or pack it in your suitcase - it's a must-have this summer