Fashion Restraint By InStyle Editors InStyle Editors Instagram Twitter InStyle's mantra is "Everybody's in," and that means anyone who finds their way to our stories should find themselves reflected in them. We prioritize bringing the right writer to every story and sometimes collaborate as a team to ensure we're including points of view across race, gender expression, body size, skin and hair type, and more. Our editors and writers comprise decades of expertise across the beauty, fashion, lifestyle and wellness spaces in print and digital. We prioritize journalistic integrity, factual accuracy, and also having fun with every story we share. For more about our team, click here. InStyle's editorial guidelines Updated on January 22, 2013 @ 05:12PM Pin Share Tweet Email Photo: Time Inc Digital Studio Restraint 01 of 07 WHY WE LOVE IT MCV(4) Sleeves are long, collars ride high. In fact, coverage is nearly total. So why does primness evoke such intriguing allure? Because a curvaceous silhouette in a pliantly elegant, deeply textured, or appliqued fabric holds our attention while proving that withholding is powerfully stylish. HOW TO WEAR ITThough small buttoned collars appear young, and jewel- or boatnecks enhance the more mature, this demure attitude is appropriate for all, in clothes with strong shoulders, a defined waist, and below-the-knee hemlines. Bonus points for princess heels and long gloves to underscore its decorous demeanor. Photos: (left to right) Stella McCartney, Victoria Beckham, Rochas, Carolina Herrera 02 of 07 Sandro Shirt Time Inc Digital Studio Cotton, $320; 646-438-9335. 03 of 07 Joseph Dress Time Inc Digital Studio Silk, $745; 212-570-0077. 04 of 07 Valeria Smith Bag Time Inc Digital Studio Calf hair, patent leather, and suede, $940; valeriasmithnyc.com. 05 of 07 Joan & David Pumps Time Inc Digital Studio Patent leather, $175; at select Bloomingdale's stores. 06 of 07 By Malene Birger Dress Time Inc Digital Studio By Malene Birger Polyamide-rayon and lace dress, $495 BUY IT 07 of 07 Doncaster Coat Time Inc Digital Studio Doncaster Acrylic-wool jacquard coat, $495 BUY IT