Decision

[elizabeth_mn]

I'm doing the green ruffly bustle dress for the gala. Today I am making the evening bodice. I took the pattern I used for the day bodice and altered the neckline to make it low for evening. And I am going to proceed WITHOUT A MOCKUP. dun dun duuuun!!

I will have it close in front with hooks/ fake buttons, and I am thinking of using a separate, removable bertha for trim. Early 70s ballgown bodices still did that right? Mostly I am motivated by convenience. On my 1860s ballgown the bertha made trimming so easy to make and wear.

For bodice trim I will mimic the ruffles on the skirt and probably add some lace and bows.

Clearly at this point I am feeling the need to post every fleeting thought that passes through my head.

Comments

[m-of-disguise.livejournal.com]

Huzzah for green ruffly bustle! I was hoping you'd bring that one with you, it's so pretty! :D

[jenthompson.livejournal.com]

It's going to look gorgeous! I wore a bertha with my pink natural form gown. They were pretty old fashioned by the late 1870's, but I found a few. Early bustle definitely still had them.

[mala-14.livejournal.com]

Yay! I was hoping you'd wear this one for the Gala. It's so fabulous! Best of luck with the new bodice!

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

It's so pretty and a ballgown bodice will be lovely. Does this mean no Glenda at all? She might be fun to wear to the pool party or the social...

[ashamanja-babu.livejournal.com]

I might bring Glinda along for Friday night. Maybe.

[llyrafantasyfae.livejournal.com]

Fleeting thoughts are good. :) and your brave, no mock up and all.

[kaesha-nikovana.livejournal.com]

I can't wait to see pics of this!