This item is just gorgeous, but what exactly is it? The skirt zips, and the bodice buttons. My thinking is that it is a hostess gown, but it is pretty elaborate. <img src=http://members.sparedollar.com/fuzzylizzie/leser.jpg> Front - fabric is embroidered. <img src=http://members.sparedollar.com/fuzzylizzie/leser1.jpg> Close-up <img src=http://members.sparedollar.com/fuzzylizzie/leser2.jpg> It back of the skirt has almost a bustle effect. Not quite a train, but a lot of fullness. <img src=http://members.sparedollar.com/fuzzylizzie/leser3.jpg> Any ideas? Lizzie
Wow...is that all embroidered? If it buttoned all the way down, I would say that it would look great with the skirt opened up and tight aqua slacks worn underneath. I'm guessing that it is a hostess gown, but not for any soiree that was serving chips & dip! Sue
Yes, it is all embroidered! Pretty impressive. I didn't wear it at our Super Bowl party, that's for sure! Lizzie
Tina Lesser was known for incorporating ethnic designs & techniques in to her work, wasn't she? If so this [gown] would certainly be representative of that aspect. I have no idea of what it is, other than an amazing piece of craftsmanship. Funny, the skirt says ballgown, the bodice says... Little Home on the Prairie?! There, that was <i>very</i> helpful, wasn't it?! (sorry!) Carolyn
