Gone with the Wind

This dress was a custom order back in 2000. It was made in Lilac shades rather than the original green. I have to admit that nine years later I am extremely disappointed in the quality of these pictures. I beleive they were sent to me as attachments in an email back when you had to make pictures very small to do it.

Scarlet at the 12 Oaks Bar-b-Que

The reproduction

A bit more sleeve ruffle detail

November Ball - Fabric Options

SO "WORTH"-IT

This was one of my original inspirations for a ball gown - of course the train would have to be bustled for dancing. Maybe that is just too impractical. I like the look of it!

ROYAL PURPLES

The colors didn't really show correctly with the flash, but what I have in mind is a royal purple cotton velevet for the bodice and the train/bustle lined in gold dupioni silk (yes, I know the dupioni is not really period correct - neither would "cotton" velvet for a ball), and possibly the purple and gold brocade for the inset and lower skirt.

THOUGHTS:
I have just always felt that deep colors are so severe - they don't seem "fun" to me for dancing. Though very, very pretty. I'm a little afraid of using all dark colors for this dress. I always think of something more light and vibrant for a ball.