………………One of the most influential and inspiring actresses, for me, has always been Marlene Dietrich…………Nothing beats a beautifully tailored LINEN WHITE SUIT in the Spring. A STRONG SHOULDER and a carved waistline paired with languid trousers is IT!!….One of the linens I used was a blend with rayon which kept the linen softer and not ridged, which also helped with wrinkles….The small collar and peaked lapel with the flap pockets and slanted band breast pocket were all taken from a man’s blazer…Working buttons on the sleeve were a luxury detail. The fully lined blazer in a cotton batiste came with half lined pants to keep them cool, and flowy……The fine cotton pinstripe shirt had all of the menswear details including collar stays. The silk tie had a striped polka dot design…….The halter silk georgette polka dot top had a bra top and draped from the center front…..The puffed short puffed sleeve georgette blouse had a three streamer tie. The three streamers were long enough to tie in a generous bow…..The sweater vest over the blouse was at the high hip length, and had contrast banding….The georgette pleated skirt also had a black band at the bottom………….Travis Banton, one of the most famous Hollywood costume designers of the Golden Age of Hollywood, had a long collaboration with Dietrich and did most of her costumes.