The ball gown used over 10,000 Swarovski crystals and 500 hours to complete with 20 tailors working
Formal shirt for blacktie events, weddings, or polished look
Weight: 112 lbs
Row 1 Chain 5, loosely sl st in 2nd chain from hook until 1 chain remains, sl st into last chain and stitch/row in garment [ 4 sl st ] Row 2 Chain 1, turn, loosely sl st in BLO of previous row [ 4 sl st ] Row 3 Chain 1, turn, loosely sl st in BLO of previous row until 1 stitch remains, Sl st in BLO of last stitch and into next stitch/row in garment [ 4 sl st ] Remaining rows Repeat Row 2 & Row 3 until you have reached Row 1 around neck or arm hole, slip stitch first and last rows together to join ribbed trim Fasten off Repeat for both arm holes and neck of cover-up BLOCKING ( Optional ) For optimal results secure cover-up on a flat surface and steam or lightly spray with water, press, and allow to air dry Thank you for L O O P I N G together this L A K E S I D E inspired project with me!
Younger generations might interpret cocktail attire as anything from thebody-con mini dress they wore to a homecoming dance in high school to the long, fitted gown they spotted on social media or on a shopping site with "cocktail" in the name
