smock dress vintage Donna Flower Cord this dress showcases a square neck and stylish tie straps that create a flattering silhouette E.S.S Laboratory | The Victorian

Length:Above Knee Length

Repeat after me, Wet-to-dry needs to die! References 1.Mc Callon S.T., Knight C.A., Valiulus P

Despite her fondness for casual clothes (as she was raised on a farm) and hating the fancy dresses required for dinners - there's a sequence where she meets her cousin Judith, who then proceeds to have Grace try on multiple gowns that are described in great detail

I used the Catarina dress by Seamwork as the base for the bodice and just made a few tweaks

Frosted alencon lace appliques and wide hemline lace edging with sheer, cut-away train complete the look

Im looking at and thinking about: Color Fabric History Mood Season Texture Ill gather primary and secondary source materials as part of the research process, and Ill be compiling all these into a sketchbook or onto big pin boards so that I can see how it all fits together