gunne sax black dress vintage calico laced bodice prairie 70s – hong kong vintage and a softly structured waist create a silhouette that feels both ethereal and dramatic Vintage Gunne Sax by Jessica

Sometimes, that makes me feel self-conscious

You have great taste

A simple dress watch on a leather strap works best ideally something small enough to slide neatly under your cuff without catching on it every five seconds

Pair a polka dot blouse with a solid-colored blazer and tailored trousers for a polished office look

But as GQ's own Yang-Yi Goh wrote last year, in an impassioned ode to the pleated waist sash: why

The volume of the black cape-like cardigan and heavy pleats on the skirt are balanced by the tighter fit of the light brown shoe, and some accessories like a polished leather bag and funky sunnies keep the outfit from feeling too severe