Add a blazer or suit jacket to instantly dress up for an important meeting, or wear them with a blouse for a more business casual look
Varathane or Behr Water-based topcoat in Satin are my go-to products
fabrics like silk, crepe, taffeta, chiffon overlay, and lace are good choices
This was a reaction to the opulence and excess that was part of what triggered the fall of the ancien regime
It wouldnt feel right for me to directly reference the aesthetics and imagery of Mexicos pre-Hispanic cultures, for example, because I think theyre really sacred, and I wouldnt like to use them for my own benefit
The jewel-tone velvet material and floor-length silhouette punctuated by a daring side slit are equally on point for a fancy winter wedding, a glitzy holiday fundraiser, or any other formal soire