The TrapezeYves Saint Laurents debut, January 1958 When Christian Dior died suddenly in October 1957, his 21-year-old assistant Yves Saint Laurent was thrust into the role of creative director
Fashioned for a form-fitting silhouette, the dress features a structured corset bodice, adorned with delicate shimmering vertical boning details that accentuate the waist, adjustable spaghetti straps for a custom fit, and a mini skirt with ruched draping to flatter the curves
Crochet dress pattern for women I have always been a fan of dresses and pockets on everything, so designing a crochet dress with pockets makes this one of my favorites
Using a flexible tape measure, measure from the base of the collar to the seam at the top of the sleeve
The empire is the most petite-friendly waistline placement for petite frames because the high seam visually raises the leg start-point