The dress was completely done a week ago, yet, I had to finish the detailing and made some minor changes to the neckline and sleeves. With that said, I was hand sewing up till about noon on the day of the event! I didn't feel rushed but I really wish I would get these planned event gowns or ensembles done ahead of time so I can relax. Ha. Ha, Ha!
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| Detail: Bodice neck outlined in velvet picot ribbon. Sequin/beaded applique center front. Embossed Velvet butterfly where strap meets the bodice. |
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| Tassel and button tab on over-skirt hem at the sides where it dips towards the ankle. |
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| Close-up of butterfly applique with added seed beads. |
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| Belt Front detail. This is totally different from the original idea but worked well. |
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| Belt Back detail. |
The over all look was just as I had envisioned it with some minor changes for the better. My hair also came out like I wanted it to. I have chin length hair so getting the 1919 look was going to take some hair manipulation and hair pieces. So, this is the result:
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| I waved the front from a side part. The ends were tightly curled then fluffed out at the ears. |
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| The bun was a wrap of a false braid and pinned to a fair-thee-well to my head. The headband came from Target 2 years ago! |
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The event itself was beautiful! It was held at the Bellevue Club in Oakland. The rooms are very Edwardian Rococo. The meal was a version of the actual last dinner on the Titanic, in the 1st class dining room.
Here are some images from the event - Enjoy!
2 comments:
Lovely! And I have the same Target headband :)
Thank you Rowenna. Every once in a while Target has something totally usable for early 20th century events.
Cheers.
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