Or get weird and wild with a pair of '70s-era running shoes
On the other hand, you may want to be a Who from Whoville to try and teach the Grinch a lesson about holiday cheer
With the right boots (the ankle-length pair above work year-round) and a cropped cardigan, the outfit just clicks
While sew-in cups do not provide the extreme lifting power of a traditional bra band (because they lack the elastic band that stretches tightly around your back), they offer excellent shaping, beautiful forward projection, and necessary nipple coverage
The rich velvet texture of the gown, combined with the intricate embroidery, gives the outfit a regal and luxurious appearance
If you need to adjust this for a taller frame, I would cut the pattern about halfway along the straight sides, following the same curved arc, and then spread the pattern pieces to the required longer length