The elasticized ruching under the bust accommodates a growing bump, while the lower back waistline creates a graceful drape
They were difficult to cut correctly as the stripes had to run straight down the leg and match at the seams and the best tailors employed specialist trouser cutters
Dressing-up games have been around since well before we started using computers or smartphones, ranging from paper dolls in the mid 19th century to Barbie, Bratz and the dolls that have come to define the intersection between style and entertainment
Pair with colorful accessories to keep things interesting
A mermaid gown stays fitted through the hips and thighs and flares at or below the knee, creating a dramatic, sculpted look with limited movement
The figure-skimming, sheath-style silhouette boasts twin front patch pockets and falls to a midi hem with two side seam slits