I shortened the sleeves and lengthened the bodice so it would reach my natural waist without the pleated waistband of the original party dress
At one meter long, the veil complements the dramatic tulle train and is adorned with elegant appliques to echo the gowns floral motif
Wear navy shoes to solve the what color shoes to wear with navy and white dress query
Ch2, 1dc in same st (at base of ch2), 1dc in next 16 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 30 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 36 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 30 sts, V-st in next ch1 sp, 1dc in next 17 sts, TURN [138 dc, 4x ch1 sps]
A dramatic mermaid in a bold color, a heavily sequined column, or a statement ball gown all read as entirely appropriate