Givenchy apprenticed under the legendary designer Cristbal Balenciaga, but soon developed his own reputation in the 1950s and 60s with a well-heeled clientele that included Jackie Kennedy, Princess Grace of Monaco and Wallis Simpson
It even features a thong back so you can say goodbye to visible panty lines
This silhouette pairs exceptionally well with higher necklines, such as a boat neck or a modest scoop, balancing the volume of the skirt with a refined bodice
I use a walking foot & always ballpoint needles on knit fabrics, and a stretch stitch (typically a zigzag or a triple stitch, check your machine manual!)
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To make skinny ranch dressing, I replaced the sour cream with non-fat plain Greek yogurt, full-fat cream with a mix of fat-free half and half and skim milk, and I used light (and a little less) mayo