women's long sleeve formal dress Long-Sleeve Embellished CLCD864 Black / 2 Flare Silhouette Ever-Pretty Inclusive Plus Size Glamorous

Happy November, friends

You can also find a great chart for making pillowcase dresses with fabric amounts and sizes up to 14 here and instructions here

I've chosen this rendition as the main image for this post since it contains many elements that point to the time of Marie Antoinette and French High Fashion of the late 1700's

A cropped length is the difference between "office-ready" and "night on the town." For those committed to wearing all-black outfits, a loose-fitting structured suit is a must

Made from a smooth, luxurious fabric (like crepe or satin), the skirt features soft ruching at the waist that transitions into a clean, figure-flattering sheath silhouette