Sadly, both got eliminated
Paired with sparkling ankle-strap heels, this dress balances classic elegance with modern style
The lace on the edge of the ruffles should be sewed on by hand, but it may be stitched flat on the edge with the machine. (School Sewing Based On Home Problems, 1916) If limited in time or working on very inexpensive material, instead of hemming the lace by hand on the right side, it may be stitched by machine [] It is better to use this method only in skirts where the finish is less likely to show from the right side than in waists. (Clothing For Women: Selection, Design, Construction, 1916) I also trimmed the ruffle with cotton Valenciennes lace inserts and pintucks because lace inserts and pintucks were often used together on Edwardian lingerie dresses
Its super convenient for Thanksgiving when oven space is hard to come by
Choosing the right shoes to wear with a gray suit usually begins with color: black, chocolate brown, maybe something more seasonal
I have no problems wearing an informal style of shoe (penny loafer, long wing blutcher, split toe shoe, etc.) in black with a more casual outfit, and prefer it to brown calfskin
