After looking at such crazy prints and so much color and logos for years, a black dress in your feed now feels soothing. (This is probably also why so many shoppers are drawn to quiet luxury brands.) Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology and author of The Black Dress, agrees: After being deluged by color, people are rediscovering the appeal of black. In fact, Steele observes, theres a parallel between the moment of peak color saturation when the little black dress first came into being and our own
The only downside is that building a Ralph Lauren wardrobe can get expensive, which is why I always keep an eye out for a good sale
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The large pockets are practical, while the active waistband gives greater freedom of movement
Ingredients 4 cups chopped broccoli, I like to chop mine up really well 1 (15 oz) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 1/2 cups) Heaping 1/2 cup dried cranberries, or more if you like 1/2 cup roasted sunflower seeds 1/3 cup diced red onion Salt, to taste Maple Mustard Dressing: 1/3 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon dijon mustard Salt and pepper, to taste Instructions Add all salad ingredients to a large bowl and mix until combined
