open back red dress Beaded Halter Gown with 43702 Tailored for formal events Deep V Neck High Slit

It has many identifiable details of the time: backless, train and risqu front slit to name but three

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository made the first reference to a cocktail as an alcoholic beverage

Her arsenal of accessories includes a wide-brimmed straw hat decorated with white satin ribbons, a multi-strand pearl choker and large circular pearl earrings, lace sleeve ruffles, or engageantes , a sheer fichu and apron (either fine embroidered mull or gauze), black silk bracelets, and high-heeled black leather buckled shoes (Ribeiro/ Earl and Countess Howe 32)

The pattern I used is slightly fitted so sized up and I really just used the pattern to trace the neck line and armscyes and get the width at the chest

its vintage-inspired silhouette features a chic keyhole cutout, + a feminine bodice that snatches just right