Youre not designing for the stage or a movie, its a real person, and in the end, however ones fantasies, youre designing for a real person. That young woman was swathed in taffeta from Stephen Walters in Suffolk the 300-year-old textile makers made with silk thread from Lullingstone, Britains first silk farm where the thread for Queen Elizabeths wedding dress was also spun
I also really enjoy it on steak
The ultra-flattering sweetheart neckline and softly structured bodice accentuate the waistline, while the off-the-shoulder illusion bishop sleeve completes this showstopping look
It was light, soft, and not pulling on her shoulders
Seafood Seasoning (Old Bay): Adds that salty, savory punch
a cocktail dress in a classic colour such as charcoal or navy will suffice for less formal occasions