No dress for the festive season?

Cinders may not be going to the ball.There is no new dress for the festive season.
Version three of toile has been made,after two paper ones.The fit perfected,tweaks and glitches ironed out ,I even worked a great series of steps for sewing instructions.
This is the catwalk original of the dress, my version is from Patrones Sewing magazine #251 December 2006 Style 27.
My sewing elves seem to have vaporised, possibly in Lapland?? helping Santa n Mamma Clau
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Burda WOF 12/2006 #107 A to the rescue


Sorry about the poor picture quality( still IT poor)
Fabric
Black viscose lycra front
Stretch tulle for the back, underlined with skintone acetate/viscose tricot knit.
Design Specs
The top is exactly as Burda described , wide ultra low with skinny narrow overlong sleeves.
Great design lines , uber sultry, fitted with contrast sheer tulle back and shelf bra front facing.

Yikes, the expanse of chest on display, if worn in the daytime would get one the sack.No wonder the model sports a giant ruff.
To make it wearble for the day , one would need to raise the front and pinch out a dart to keep the neckline ( from gaping)taut.
Marita has also made this top in the smallest size with same results, and suggested adding ruffled lace edging to make more modest.

Going to the Ball?
You bet , teamed with a RTW silk satin bias skirt and black silk organza shawl as a substitute for the ruff.
And the purple side twist top, converted from Burda WOF 12/2006 # 110 a woven dress pattern for the second dinner party.
Salut