I compare fabrics, fits and price points, searching for the silhouettes that feel both timeless and fresh
What I tell them though, is that the best thing they can do is walk right past all those pattern books with oftentimes complicated Halloween costumes and instead, go for one of the easy to sew regular dress patterns
And of course, the kitchen reveal which we are trying so hard to finish

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You can even rock a leather mini-skirt with a denim jacket and t-shirt for that retro look
Khakis or pants are better options in place of jeans