This Karen Millen piece demonstrates expert craftsmanship through its precise tailoring and thoughtful proportions, creating a garment that will remain a wardrobe cornerstone for seasons to come
A nod toward the 1960s and 1970s and the flower power hippie era
In the last ten or fifteen years, collars have shrunk to keep proportions with cropped, slim-fit suits (you can see this on the Armani model directly above)
Empire waist gowns are all the rage from this era with a fitted bodice and flowy drapery
It also comes in blue and black
When I put it on in the dressing room at the Grand Ole Opry for the show, I thought, Maybe its just the lighting in here. And when I walked out on the stage, I heard the audience go Oooooh! And I thought, Dang, I look good!' Since then, the gown has become something of a country music legend