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A slim, hip fashion queen: Chloe Sevigny and her off-the-shoulder dress August 7, 2025 01:22
I could not help but be entranced by this luscious dress, worn by the ever-so-stylish Chloe Sevigny. And of course it reminded me of one of my favorite patterns: McCall's 3687.
Of course it did. For this 1956 beauty is in my collection, my very own, just waiting for the occasion to wear it. (I suppose I could wear it while swatting dust bunnies. Or maybe even whipping up a Basque cheesecake. I think Mr. Gardenia would approve of both the cooking attire and the dessert. Or perhaps I could be the dessert as well? Mmmmm . . . now that's an enticing possibility. It is. Truly.)
I am a fan of Ms.Sevigny, both of her acting prowess and her fashion sense. Of course I am. Who isn't? There are quite a few looks of hers I'd like to emulate, and this one shares the number one spot with another outfit. (To be featured in another blog post, natch.)
Just click here if you'd like to know a little more about this smashing pattern. It's a beaut. And, really, can you live another moment without it? Of course you can't. And you shouldn't. There's just no reason to deprive yourself. None at all. Because I know you've been a good cupcake. Perhaps even the best.
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