button down dress shirts men Ash & Erie Heather Charcoal Brushed Button-Down Shirt for Short Heather Charcoal / XS / Slim or sport it untucked with jean shorts or chambray pants for a more easygoing Eagle Iron Free Stretch Neck

Keep the silhouette simple so the fabric can shine

Blouses were either a solid color or a fun striped pattern

I usually am looking for going for a professional "store bought" finish for my homemade furniture

The rich burgundy hue paired with delicate ruffle detailing along the hem and sleeves creates a look that is both regal and timeless

(That seemed like a lot to add, but I needed it for the blue dress and I figured if it turned out to be unnecessary I could always trim it off and resew the side seam.) I further modified the bishop sleeves I used in the blue dress to make them even wider and puffier, including stretching out the top of the sleeve so that it needed to be gathered before being attached