The tail offers a convenient place to hold and keep fingers out of the way

making it both practical and comfortable

With a smooth finish and graceful drape

which begin with romance

the champagne-colored raw silk has us feeling bright and bubbly

Pieced Back Italian Gown | Red Exotic | 1770 - 1785 wstockings18 The tail offers a convenientThis 18th century Italian style gown reflects regional construction techniques that set it apart from its English and French counterparts. Most notably, the front and back seams are shorter and smoother, creating a refined silhouette with less dramatic shaping. The back of the gown features distinctive piecingparticularly at the top of the back panels and along the skirthighlighting both the economy of fabric and the skilled hand of the maker.