This adaptability makes maxi dresses a true wardrobe investment, not just a piece of clothing
They used to wear them in the parks, getting marriedthe long calico dresses, barefoot and all. (Fun fact: Hillary Rodham wore a GS dress when she married Bill Clinton in 1975.) Broadly speaking, the brand might be described as the American country cousin to Ossie Clarks haute hippie fantasies or Laura Ashleys British dream world
The jacket has transformative powers
The mid-open back, fastened with a central zipper, adds a hint of allure
Begin with a shared accent color: ties or bow ties, pocket squares, boutonnieres, and corsages can echo a dress or suit element without being identical
They also were used to full advantage to play up and down various parts of a ladys figure and thus were very flattering