white silk slip dress Paiva in Satin Ivory made in California. Silk Bias Cut Slip Dress

The long sleeves with puff shoulders add a touch of drama, while the A-line skirt creates a flattering silhouette

Two ladies in Civil War-era dresses (1862) Post-Civil War, Reconstruction-era dresses Here are some of the high fashion gowns and dresses from 1867, as illustrated by one of the top authorities of the day, Godeys Ladys Book magazine

With finished garment chest sizes: 32 (38, 41, 46.5, 52.5) (55.5, 58, 64, 70) in The dress is designed to have positive ease (meaning that it is bigger than your body measurements) so use the above sizes to choose the best chest size for you

In a beautiful floral gown that has notes of light blue and pink, Leanna represented Arizona at the Royal International Miss competition last year