Georgina commissioned this glamorous pink silk halterneck dress and jacket for her daughterâs summer wedding. I made it in pink silk crepe with a fuchsia lining and Swarovski crystal embellishment.
I designed her slim fitting dress with a halter-neck neckline and choker style neckband. I hand embellished with the neck band Swarovski diamante stones and tiny bronze coloured pearls. A ruched panel from underbust to hip is flattering over a more mature figure and the knee length skirt had a split at the back to allow easy movement.
I created a jacket with a cut away open front. Then I lined it with contrast bright pink fuchsia pink silk. Large blowsy sleeves are ruched up at the elbow and the back has a box pleat from the waist.
Fitting pictures of the Pink silk halterneck dress
Pictures from Georginaâs final fitting
Above, detail of the embellished collar on the pink silk halterneck dress
Below, detail of the ruched jacket sleeve
The fabrics that Georgina chose were all from Bennett Silks. I keep their sample books in my studio for visiting clients to peruse during the consultation and design meetings.
Making the dress
Pictures from the toile fittings (practice run in cheap fabrics).
Above, creating the ruched panels for the midsection.
Below, beading the choker with real Swarovski crystal diamante stones in mixed shapes and little bronze pearls.
I have made dresses and ensembles for many many mothers of the bride and groom in my 20 years as a bespoke dressmaker. If you would like to speak to me about a design for your special event just get in touch.
You can see more examples of occasion wear dresses in my portfolio. I also make wedding dresses for older and mature brides too.
