In lighter and more pastel shades, this dress could definitely fit a more casual, boho vibe
. The Art of Dressing Well , pg 91 (1870) Watering-Place Costume This dress is intended to be worn in country-houses, at watering-places, or for out-of-door fetes, lawn parties, and other summer festivals. Harpers Bazar , pg 408 (June 28, 1873) Judging by fashion plates, watering-place costumes are made of lightweight fabrics, but elaborately trimmed, sometimes with a short train
Selected brands: Toteme Just received the order
We used GreenEZ stripper, a great eco friendly option to removing old finishes from wood
This is a very sexy but sophisticated gown for a married woman, and although it is quite low-cut, it is balanced with just the right amount of elegance to make it appropriate for this pageant system
If this sounds like something comfortable for you, then go ahead and dress like this (so long as a contradictory dress code has not been made explicit)