The construction of Elizabeth Taylor's dress in A Date With Judy (1948)
I discovered this dress online recently and fell in love with everything about it. Now I'm wondering about how they constructed it:
- What materials was this dress likely made of? Any similar materials that would achieve the same effect? I love how soft and ethereal it looks, can't tell if the effect was emphasized by the softness of the old camera quality
- What are the layers that this dress has — just a lining layer and the top layer? + the beaded lace around her waist?
- What's the technique for constructing the wrinkly pleats in the bodice and sleeves called, if I wanted to learn it?
- How did they attach the sparkly glittery bit on the top of her bust?
I'd assume this would be tough to recreate properly, so any ideas/patterns on sewing a simpler, similar dress if so? Thanks all!
u/tryingmybest_dino — 6 hours ago