wool midi dress Grey Tailored – self-portrait-US Sandy Ribbed Wool Midi Dress

For example, in the late 1800s, nurse uniforms had leg-o-mutton sleeves

Short puff sleeve

snag, fade and wrinkle resistant with wicking and anti-microbial finish Sleeves and collar: 6.9 oz., 55% cotton/45% Cordura Nylon mechanical 2-way stretch double ripstop with moisture wicking finish YKK zippers Duraflex pulls Care Instructions: Turn garment inside out before laundering Machine wash cold with like colors Line dry Do not bleach Do not use fabric softener Tumble dry low Warm iron if needed Do not dry clean WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer

A light denim jacket tied around the waist gives you shape and adds a layer if the breeze picks up

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