sage green plus size dress Women's Lace Strappy Maxi Style with strappy heeled sandals and minimal jewellery to let the silhouette lead Plus Size Moni Fitted Mini

Shoes and accessories were more dramatic, too

The drawings at the left show how and where to take measurements

You may wonder why my chicken breasts have those little cute bones sticking out

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I loved the formality and drama of it all, especially when I decorated for Christmas