70s mini dress dresses 1970s Heartbreaker Novelty Print Micro Mini 100% organic cotton — soft Halterneck Brown Ripple Print Mini

White crepe de chine makes this sub-debutante afternoon frock shown in the middle sketch

Alternatively, this butter-yellow lace dress brings a touch of whimsy without being overly wedding-coded

1870s and 1880s: the bustle decades The bustle was introduced as a distinct undergarment during the 1870s, supporting skirts which no longer sat over a crinoline, but which were gathered up at the back, projecting out below the waist

The sleeveless cut is a nod to timeless elegance, offering a canvas for the vivid play of sequins

The long beaded formal dress has a short lining that smooths over the hips, while the sheer lower half of the skirt has a thigh-high side slit