I used finishing techniques original to the pattern's design by making 6 bound buttonholes down the back opening and one on each front pocket.  

A vertical buttonhole is created at the waistline of the left back for the belt to go through and wrap around to the front.  The dress opens flat for easy ironing.

I used small pieces of Gail Patrice Deni-fuse (white) to stabilize the buttonholes and the top edge of the dress where I turned it with single bias facing.

Original pattern art from 1935.

Using mother-of-pearl buttons and a vintage MOP belt buckle enhanced the slight sheen contrast in the overall garment!

I like the contrast of the ribbon and its sheen complements that of the stamen in each of the print flowers which have a slight glitter finish. 

I interlined the entire dress in washed silk habotai incorporated in the french seams at each side.  I chose bisque instead of white habotai so I wouldn't 'glow' under this white print.  I also felt it made the printed fabric pattern stand out better.

I used the old way of finishing the hem with seam binding tape and finished the top edge with single bias in washed silk organze, also of a bisque color.