american eagle sweater dress AE Off-the-Shoulder Mini Sweater knit/Boatneck/Long sleeves/Drop waist/Long sleev AE Cable Knit Sweater Dress

This versatile piece can be worn on its own for a simple medieval look or layered with cloaks, belts, or arm wraps to create a more elaborate ensemble

Features classic holiday colored hand embroidery, smocking, an embroidered ruffle color, and dainty puff sleeves

Tie it at the waist for a more defined silhouette, or wear it as a neck tie for a completely different look

In an interview with VCU News , Holly Alford, Director of Inclusion and Equity for the Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts, noted that the Black communitys influence on fashion began with the work enslaved peopleweaving fabrics andmanaging the dyeing processes such as the use of indigo, which were large markets in Virginia. The plight of Black garment workers in America illustrates the importance of having Black creators in the industry