everlane party slip dress Everlane The Party Slip Dress in Stone Size 4

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The gorgeous strapless long white formal dress features a ruched and pleated corset-style bodice that creates a flattering silhouette by lacing up over the open back

To conserve fabric I cut the back piece with a centre seam. I doubled the frill/tier of the Davenport pattern to get the maxi length for my version.After I'd attached my bottom tier to the skirt, I gathered the skirt so it met the width of the waistband and stitched it on. If you are a serial maker of Vogue 9253 (as I am), then you will love the Saguaro bodice. The Davenport skirt offers the perfect amount of drama for this print, and enough fullness to balance the bodice. Happy sewing,Gabrielle

Princess seams at the front and back shape the bodice with precision, while gathered waist seams introduce gentle volume and movement through the skirt

Hand wash cold recommended

Dramatic batwing sleeves with gold-tone button cuffs