black sequin long sleeve dress Short Fringe by Poly USA 8966 L / Velvet fabric creates a charming party dress Rare London Sequin long flare

The high, tight guimpe worn under the dress helps to meld classical allusions and late-Edwardian modesty, and the quirky chiffon lower sleeves look forward to the first half of the 1910s, when oddly shaped sleeves were all the rage (my costuming history students looked at all my 1910s dresses, and asked what they were thinking

The Tunic is a breeze to sew, with front and back sailor collar and floating sleeve panels that can hang freely or be attached along the top of the arm

Its hard to knock the utility of a good down bootie for indoor use, but in most cases, these are not meant to be taken outdoors

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