Romantic Dress

The garment showcases a thoughtfully engineered design, incorporating eight distinct prints that work harmoniously throughout the piece (digitally printed through the DTP Lab at LSU). Rich in detail, the dress is especially notable for its intricate sleeve construction. The semi-puff sleeves feature a sophisticated combination of pleating techniques: undulating pleats at the cuff and bicep, inverted box pleats at the shoulder and forearm, and tailored cuffs secured with hook-and-eye closures.

The skirt, made from eight gores, was meticulously gathered using ¼-inch hand-sewn cartridge pleats, each reinforced with three rows of thread to ensure precision and durability. The bodice is fully lined, turned out, and topstitched at the neckline for a clean, structured finish.

Additional finishing elements include a center-back hook-and-eye closure and a grosgrain ribbon at the empire waistline, providing structural support for the skirt’s weight. Both the hem and sleeve cuffs are bias-bound in a coordinating blue tape and slip-stitched on the reverse side for a refined, polished look.