6 / 6Full view of a pale closer long ornamented dress with a sweetheart front edge, high floral neck-and-shoulder frame and visible middle between them; long fine translucent-looking outer areas reach the floor.
A high floral frame leaves a less covered-looking centre above the sweetheart bodice. Long fine outer areas accompany the closer dress outline.
A closer look · Photo 6

High floral frame above a sweetheart bodice and long side areas

A high floral frame runs around the neck area and upper shoulders in this complete view. A lower sweetheart front edge sits beneath it, leaving a distinctly less covered centre between them. Dense pale rows travel diagonally and in curves across bodice and the closer long skirt, with the outline widening near the floor. Long fine translucent-looking outer areas fall to the ground on both sides. Hands stay lowered beside the body. The room’s stairs and floor pattern explain no historical origin for the garment.

Compare the distance between upper frame and lower front edge first. Would you like this separation or a more continuous upper area? Establish where open space and any fine fabric ground sit on the real candidate. Photographed skin colour alone cannot explain that construction.

The long side surfaces are a separate choice. Have their connection and included extent demonstrated if this silhouette interests you. The photograph shows no removal of a layer. Length needs the real dress, your shoes and an ordinary step; the setting confirms no particular celebration.

At a glance

A high floral frame leaves a less covered-looking centre above the sweetheart bodice. Long fine outer areas accompany the closer dress outline.

Frequently asked questions

Which area lies between the floral frame and sweetheart bodice?

A distinctly less covered area appears between the high floral frame and lower sweetheart front edge. Whether a fine ground is present there needs confirming on the actual model.

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