I was considering making the applique on the torso & bust of the dress more like picture #3
Closure choices I often recommend 1-button cuff: clean, easy production, medium adjustability 2-button cuff: better fit range, slightly higher cost Elastic cuff: easiest wear, but can look less premium Tie cuff: trendy, but slower sewing and more QC points A fast fit guide I use in sampling Which fabrics work best for a bishop-sleeve A-line dress
Pair it with strappy heels and paredback jewelry for evening, or add a light wrap if the night runs late
I will definitely give it a try
At that time, dressing for a black tie event involved a tailcoat, vest, high-waisted trousers, a white shirt, and was completed with a cravat the early version of our modern tie and bowtie
Brand new ,column ,mermaid or A-line style