For all you dress makers, look at these 1960s reproduction sewing patterns
V-neck, sweetheart, square, and off-shoulder necklines all work within the A-line framework
The mini A-line balance I target Bodice length: long enough to anchor the waist, short enough to look young Skirt length: short, but not so short that it needs constant adjustment Flare angle: enough swing for A-line, not so wide that it flips The biggest pattern risks in mini A-line Too much hem sweep: skirt flips up, photos look costume Too little hem sweep: looks like a straight mini, not an A-line Waist too high: makes hips look wider and shortens torso Waist too low: makes legs look shorter and causes riding up Fit test moves I always require in sampling Sit down and stand up 3 times Walk fast 10 steps Climb 3 steps Raise arms and twist torso Do a small jump test for party minis Mini A-line measurement focus What fabrics work best for a mini A-line dress, and which ones create problems
"Illumination assumptions account for individual differences in the perceptual interpretation of a profoundly ambiguous stimulus in the color domain: 'The dress'"
A cognac belt with cognac shoes
Gorgeous satin maxi length skirt with a high neck sleeveless velvet bodice trimmed with beading
