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The first step involved positioning the ribbon embroidery in a classic chevron pattern

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Style Themes to Consider: Layer your look with gloves, statement earrings, or a capelet for added flair

While minidresses tend to lean more casual, brands like Simkhai and Significant Other offer dressier takes on the silhouette

A shift-style dress or top works well with a big tummy because they don't get smaller at your middle

Florence Scott Libbey Libbey Glass Pavilion at the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair (source unknown), together with a souvenir tie made from glass filaments (the Corning Glass Museum via atlasobscura.com)