plus size emerald green evening dress Berylove Women Maxi Mother Dark A Line V Neck Wedding Party Guest Dress with Half Sleeves this gown enhances the natural waistline while maintaining authentic Regency proportions Xpluswear Design Plus Size Formal

An outfit took weeksor even monthsto make

This outfit is right at home at a historic estate wedding, a garden party reception, a tea-length dress code celebration, or anywhere you want to channel timeless femininity with a modern sensibility

The sole intention of this design is to emphasize a streamlined fit that runs smoothly from the bust to the waist

Hair and make-up were carefully styled, to create an air of sophisticated Hollywood glamour, as women looked to film stars like Greta Garbo, Jean Harlow, Joan Crawford, Marlene Dietrich, Bette Davis and Carole Lombard (pictured in the evening gown above) as style icons

The collar on this one is too loose and on that one the cuffs are too tight