Although not synonymous with French chic now, the empire
line dress was so called because of its popularity in France during Napoleon’s
French Empire and worn by Empress Josephine, a style icon of her time.
The Empire Line dress has a high waistline, usually just
under the bust. This style brings attention to the bust area away from the
hips, so is good for the pear shaped woman. It also makes smaller busts look a
little bit bigger. However, if you have
a large tummy, make sure that the dress does not have too much gathering just
under the bust as this can emphasise the tummy area and make you look pregnant.
Go for one which has no or little gathering and is more of an A line shape.
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| Laura Ashley jersey rib dress |
The Laura Ashley jersey rib sleeveless dress from their
Essentials range is simply styled with an empire line trimmed in ribbed ribbon.
The skirt has a slight a-line style and is available in black or red.
Fabric:
92% acrylic, 6% polyester and 2% elastane.
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| Laura Ashley silk geo scarf |
Accessories are key to the French chic look especially the
scarf.
Also the scarf will draw the eye upwards away from the hips and bring
interest to a simple dress.
Laura Ashley silk geo print scarf brightens the dress with
its mix of red, white and black.
Price £26 100% silk
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| Hobbs Aubree Bag |
With
the introduction of black and white by the scarf, this will ensure your
zebra print faux ponyskin leather bag ties
in nicely with the rest of the outfit. Hobbs Aubree bag .
