the lady in the black dress 1888 – William Merritt Chase, neck bodice secured with spaghetti straps * Open corset back gown with crisscross lace Portrait of a Lady in

For my outfit, the gold textured handbag was a perfect match for the light blue, and gold sandals completed the look effortlessly

"Other ways to balance out a larger bust happen lower than the chest," Mersine Romeli says

In the mid- to late-eighties, power dressing also made it into mens style with the power suit. These were pin-striped, double breasted suits with wide lapels

HOW MUCH YARN DO I NEED?: 1059-1586 yards (968-1450m)

The centerpiece of the gown is an ornate gold embroidered pattern cascading down both sides of the full skirt, creating a stunning contrast against the rich royal blue fabric

The skirt is a classic A-line shape