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Sheer Wool Dress

Black Featherweight Sheer Wool Dress, front bodice/scarf detail.

This is a 1937 cocktail dress originally from Vogue.  I opted for the short sleeve version with the full scarf which is in one with the bodice front.  The ends of the scarf tie in Ascot manner at the neck.  Because I used a sheer wool, I set out to create a contrast between transparency and opacity by leavng the sleeves and bodice front/scarf un-lined where the rest of the dress is lined.  I also cut the skirt lining shorter to allow the transparency of this beautiful wool to read really well at the lower hem.

The process is documented in my blog starting here with detail photos and explanations:

http://evadress.blogspot.com/2014/10/make-it-with-wool-2014-projects.html

I created an ensemble with this dress and a 1938 Vogue coat, next in my reviews here.

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  1. user-6115907 | | #1

    A lovely design and from the photos it really looks very well made.

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