In 1959, the only required insignia worn on the mess dress uniform were aviation wings
Store the garlic dressing in an airtight container, salad dressing cruet or mason jar in the fridge
This cute dress features cute piping detail and a button-through blouson top that's slightly gathered at the waist and bust with gently padded shoulders, to give that authentic 1940s silhouette
Standing in front of a mirror, tie the elastic around your waist, then move it up and down to see what sort of waistline looks best on you
You can look at the B&W aesthetic of the Star Wars films as a representation of its central conflict, but the films were never strict about white equaling goodness (e.g., the Imperial stormtroopers) or black equaling badness (Lukes all-black costume in The Return of the Jedi )
The high halter neckline and classic silhouette of this piece would pair well with slingback black heels