Just Off the Plane.

When you walk into the stuffy office party at Dewey, Cheatum, & Howe wearing this flowing moody floral, gliding through the fray of stiff wools and pant suits like you’ve been to paradise and back, don’t be surprised if you get a few looks.

“Where’d you come from?” she snarkily asks. (Go with Vietnam.)

“But I saw you on Tuesday?
How did—”

“I just flew in and out for lunch. The vermicelli and jellyfish in Nha Trang is to die for. You should try it.”

Enjoy the sound of winter’s silence.

Floral Holiday Dress (No. 5818). They’ll get the memo that it’s okay to wear floral in winter.
Flowing fit-and-flare in poly georgette. Print placement varies from dress to dress. V-neck faux-wrap style front bodice. The box pleats below the waistline give the skirt some extra bounce and personality for when you’re in a dancing mood (‘tis the season). Waistline seam with self-fabric sash. Lower-calf length. Lined in a poly crepe de chine. Imported.