If you opt for a pattern at a highly formal event, look for subtle, tonal jacquards or intricate, color-matched beadwork rather than casual printed fabrics
A sleeveless dress becomes winter-appropriate with a thin long sleeve top underneath, while a blazer can instantly elevate any casual outfit for unexpected formal moments
The 1940s pin up dresses were definitely more form fitting, had lower necklines, higher hemlines (hello legs!), were usually short sleeves, and were cut in a fun or colorful fabric
For Autumn/Winter 2019, Burtons collection began closer to home, in Macclesfield, the northern town close to Manchester where the designer grew up
Lightweight yet structured, it holds its shape well without feeling stiff, making it a go-to for clean, modern silhouettes