A plush white faux-fur shawl collar and matching cuffs frame the neckline and sleeves like fresh snow, adding cosy, Mrs
Typically, a longer option will give you a more chic and elegant look, but whatever you choose, just make sure you put some thought into your coat
Why it suits beginners: There are only four pattern pieces to this dress and no darts or tricky closures
Plus, the oversized pouch pockets are perfect for storing beach essentials like sunscreen and lip balm with SPF
While the reasons were largely economic (the muslin craze mainly benefitted importers while local production suffered), the harsh European climate also played a role, as did sheer vanity and the ultimately irresistible urge to strut ones stuff in a killer dress made of some outrageously expensive, luxury fabric