black graduation dress with sleeves Little Tulle Knee Length Homecoming Lace #J1763 dresses for women plus size Cocktail Dress Women's Black Bell

I fit the dress with a mockup after completing my stays, which give the torso a conical shape that minimizes and curve of the bust (and pushes it upwards for major cleavage!) The fashion fabric is a reproduction cotton (see it white here) I picked up from my insta-friend Penny River Costumes (see her etsy shop here) which was dyed using Rit dye in Wine and then painted in using white gel pens and chalk paint pens

Hip: 82 cm / 32.3 in

The dress is composed of two pieces: a full ruffle circle skirt and a Sorceress chemise, which adds fullness and layers to this enchanting costume

During this era, women (including dancers) wore pantalettes as underwear, which were open at the crotch