victorian tea party dress Edwardian and Gown Guide 1 Edwardian bodice (top Edwardian White Cotton Tea Gown

This historical cut creates a dramatic hourglass effect, balancing the ornate bodice with elegant structural precision

Heres a 1920s ad for white and cream-colored tulle and Val (Valenciennes) lace collars

Hem & trim sleeves I like to finish the hem of my sleeves while they are still separate from the bodice

A popular tack is the use of florals, fruit, and vegetables as design elements, which has a precedent in the biblical description of high priestly garments, with the sacred apron, or ephod , as the most obvious example: You shall make pomegranates of blue and purple and scarlet yarns, around its hem, with bells of gold between them (Exodus 28:33)

Size Combinations: CDD (2-3-4-5), CL (6-7-8) Sewing Rating : Average

This dress offers a relaxed fit through the bodice with definition created by the waistband