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And the pintucks at the waist also have a practical reason: Edwardian skirt were usually fitted with darts

Or, for something less obvious, try earthy tones including green, stone and brown

I wouldn't advise leaving a bow on the bottom as this can look untidy

Immerse yourself in the world of alpine elegance with this unique dirndl, which is made with a goatskin top and linen fabric

And the penalty for getting it wrong is walking into a room full of people who are dressed correctly and immediately knowing, from the way the room feels, that you are not one of them

Or you may just enjoy it as a creamy, hearty dressing to drizzle over salad greens or a crisp wedge of iceberg