White Stitching While I used blue cotton sewing thread for the skirt, I used contrasting white thread for the bodice inspired by this antique Edwardian blue silk dress at the RISD museum and this antique Edwardian blue calico dress with white dots
We can be the same height, but different proportions and that will effect the fit of the clothing
Merceron shows Lanvins original sketch of the dress.[1] Robe de Style, House of Lanvin, Jeanne Lanvin, French, 1924-1925, silk, cotton, Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, C.I.56.49.1 & 1979.122.1 Robe de Style (label), House of Lanvin, Jeanne Lanvin, French, 1924-1925, silk, cotton, Courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, C.I.56.49.1 & 1979.122.1 Together the Lanvin robe de style and the red and pink robe de style tell a story of a different woman and style that are often forgotten about when we think of 1920s fashion
Whether you're attending a Halloween party or casting spells in your own haunted lair, this costume will make you the most captivating witch in the room