formal dusty blue dress Spaghetti Straps Dresses with Square Neckline while the structured corset bodice and lace Zapakasa Women Dusty Blue Chiffon

For maximum versatility, shop for a little black dress that hits above the knee and has subtle, rather than easily recognizable, details so you can reinvent it over and over again

These are a few of my favorites): Demode Extant Women's Clothing: Cathy Decker's Regency Fashion Page: Jessamyn's Regency Costume Companion: The Costumer's Manifesto: (a page of links to other sites) The Costume Gallery: University of Washington Fashion Plate Collection: ...and Drea Leeds Elizabethan Corset Generator: Books Arnold, Janet

Basil, dill, parsley, rosemary, thyme or tarragon would all be delicious options

My body has definitely changed, especially since the birth of my sweet Grayson, and I'm still unsure sometimes of my sizing, and what is going to work