The cap sleeves and classic crew neckline keep it easy and versatile, while the mini length adds just the right amount of playful charm
It was clear the concept had already caught on, as we had to wait for a table, and both barsas well as a spirits stationhad customers lined up with glasses full
Financing was difficult to obtain, but this has changed in recent years, creating more traffic
Regency Era c.1800 to 1820 Basic Dress 5 to 7 yards Evening/Ball Dress with train 6 to 8 yards Spencer jacket 2 to 3 yards Pelisse or Coat 3.5 to 5 yards Romantic Era c.1820s & 1830s Bodice 1 to 1.5 yards Full puffed sleeves (short), pair 1 to 1.25 yards Full length leg o mutton sleeves, pair 1.5 to 2 yards Skirt 3.5 to 5 yards Early Victorian c.1840s Bodice with long, tight bias-cut sleeves 2.25 to 3 yards Evening bodice with short sleeves 1.75 to 2.5 yards Skirt 4 to 5.5 yards Mid-Victorian c.1850s & 1860s Bodice with pagoda sleeves 3 to 4 yards Bodice with fitted sleeves 2 to 3 yards Evening/Ball gown bodice 1.5 to 2 yards Skirt, plain 5 to 6.5 yards Skirt with 3 deep ruffles above plus 7 yards Sheer dress 8 to 10 yards To determine the ruffle yardage more accurately, use this precise calculation

From the beginning of June until the end of August, we ditch our jeans in favour of a rotation of summer dresses, adopting an unofficial seasonal uniform that prioritises easy, breezy, one-and-done dressing