In 1961, Hepburn wore a Hubert de Givenchy black sheath dress in the film Breakfast at Tiffany's
It still served as a good start, and with hacking, taping, pinching, nipping, slicing, and smooshing, somewhat morphed into Truly Victorian TV460 1885 Cuirass Bodice, which I dont own, but need to (it wouldve saved me a lot of work!) The major changes I made on the bodice were to de-drop the shoulder, cut my own shape for the hem, add the center back pleat, and convert one set of the front darts into the curvy seam that forms the black velveteen section on the front
For an added vintage feel, covered bridal buttons trail the back of the dress, which has a sweep train
I like the longer sleeves, which makes it a great option for those air-conditioned buildings we encounter in the spring and summer
Five years from now, 75% of the nation will be wearing disposable clothing, says Ronald Bard, vice president of Mars Manufacturing Company, a family firm once devoted only to the making of womens and childrens stretch tights
