If I looked like the model in the picture, then I likely would have fallen in love with it 'as is' but I don't. I loved the fit, the tailored look, the lace, and that the length was perfect for me. I didn't love how the neckline made me appear wide and boxy. But it fit so great! I got it anyway...with plans to make that demure neckline a little more hussy.
While I usually feel like V-neck is most flattering on me, I didn't think that a V would work as well with the detail and tailoring of the dress. So, I went with a square neckline. With the dress on, I pinned out the spot where I wanted the neckline to end/dress to begin and pinned the sides to mark where my favorite bra would still lay comfortably and not show.
I delicately removed the edging on the neckline and let my scissors do the walkin. After sewing the lace overlay to the lining, I finished it off with binding tape. Just laid it over the edge and zig-zag stitched it on. I couldn't find the exact width of binding tape as Ann's crew had used, but I quickly decided I didn't care and it wouldn't matter. It didn't.
I was happy. Super happy.
But, not as happy as when I got to dance the night away with some beautiful friends.
