Reproduction 1953 Green Evening Dress

Reproduction 1953 Green Evening Dress

1953 Green Evening Dress worn to Crocker Art Museum's ArtMix Prom in March 2024.
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Reproduction 1953 Green Evening Dress at Crocker ArtMix Prom March 2024. Photo by Dez Vision Photography. Reproduction 1953 Green Evening Dress at Crocker ArtMix Prom March 2024. Photo by Dez Vision Photography.

Dress

Blue shot gold dupioni silk taffeta with gold glitter net overlay and embellished net bodice has slight drop waist and no sleeves. Left side zip. Hidden side pockets. Big aqua blue dupioni bow with faux lacing. Bodice lining and petticoat in poly cotton.
Pattern: Vogue V8729 . Modifications include:

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Under petticoat

Poly cotton under petticoat gathers into yolk and has hook and eye closures. Used drapery pellon instead of horsehair braid on hem. Added tucks to shorten.

Reproduction 1953 Green Evening Dress Under Petticoat.

 

Completed: March 2024

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