Her ability to retain respect, and remain in control in spite of adversity, could be considered a counter-rebellion: using tact and helpfulness to change a situation, instead of the open rebellion her husband favoured
Colbo 51 Orchard St, New York, NY 10002 Even though Colbo is technically a menswear store, they have some great vintage pieces in the back, like Charvet shirts and Ralph Lauren button-ups that are very unisex
But I have other maxi dresses that are longer, and I use a leg-lengthening wedge underneath to look way taller than my 53 frame
In short, when doubts arise about what the cocktail dress code is, the answer almost always comes down to the same thing: dressing with discretion, without excesses and with an elegance that is noticeable in the overall look, not in the artifice