maxi burnt orange dress Leonor V-Neck Crafted from high Linen Kaftan Dress for Women

A tailored wide-leg jumpsuit in a solid color or subtle print, paired with strappy sandals, is equally solid and tends to photograph really well at outdoor events

Whether you're strolling along the shore or enjoying a seaside dinner, this versatile piece will keep you looking fabulous from dawn to dusk

I think I spent longer on this than any of my other costumes (well, I did make my 1830 corset in between the vest/corset and chemise), but I truly enjoyed working on it and think it was worth it in the end

Just about every woman in the world has considered making dresses herself just to keep the cost down

If it starts to break down, add more coleslaw mix to keep it fresh longer

It might seem simple to add bustle attachments, but it takes precision and a special talent to know exactly where to attach bustles for the train's fabric to sit just so on the bride's body