The Carlo Maxi Dress in Dark Mauve is a striking silhouette designed for bachelorettes, birthdays, and elegant vacation evenings
A side slit adds a touch of movement, allowing the fabric to flow naturally with each step
There's no sewing involved (although there may be some glue!) and we've included lots of clever ways to re-use princess, witch, animal and pirate outfits, as well as great props for children who don't really want to do dressing up World Book Day is on Thursday 5 March in 2026 , although many schools and nurseries may decide to celebrate it on Friday 6 March to round the school week off with some costumed fun
Victoria styled hers with heels and her signature sleek ponytail
Plus, we learned to cook from the French settlers with the help of Africans, Spanish, American Indians and Caribbeans, not to mention the Italians, although their huge influence came a bit later