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Its a traditional style that has been around for hundreds of years, and makes a great alternative to a Derby shoe during the colder months

Wrapped inverted hem

The transformation of course shifts the colours towards yellow: if all you saw was the dress, you wouldnt know any special colour-correction had happened (since, after all, dresses can be more or less any colour)

This gown is your ticket to commanding attention with unapologetic style

The hero in question is the Theory Double Pleat Pant: a classic black wide-leg trouser that ticks every box

Its a familiar tale shared by many Black folks, especially women, in Houston: the endless scroll through stylist portfolios on Instagram or StyleSeat, the gamble of booking someone new, the dread of arriving at an unfamiliar home-turned-salon