mini dress plaid Carnation and Walnut with Belt Size medium measures 26.75 from adjustable straps to hem The Red Boat Neck Plaid

When it comes to brands, Paris Texas (a brand based in Milan, Italy) is a favorite among the A-list, loved for its classic silhouettes and buttery leather fabrications

After gathering courage for this step, I cut the line and pinned the excess fabric

Where previously the dressmaker (invariably female) would visit the client's home for a one-to-one consultation, with the exception of Empress Eugnie clients generally attended Worth's salon in rue de la Paix for a consultation and it also became a social meeting point for society figures

This version keeps things simple by cooking the bacon in the oven (no splatter, no babysitting), then turning those drippings into a quick, classic dressing

Honestly, theres no good reason not to make at home