Silhouette: Fitted mermaid style with a tulle train
From 3-dimensional motifs, to intricate hand-drawn embroidery, the runways were seemingly in a floral frenzy
Row 11 with CB: Hdc 3 directly in 1 st st (no ch), hdc 1 in each st from prev row until you have 1 st left, hdc 3 in next st, turn (= 193 (207) 221 (231) 249 (261) 275 (285) st)
Occasions:Ideal for prom or formal event
Outfits range from shiromuku and iro-uchikake to hikifurisode, so select based on personal taste and venue ambiance
And while Anthropologie makes the style in a whole range of fabrics, shades, and lengths, the velvet versionwhich features soft, lushly colored fabric (it's available in five hues) with enough heft to feel luxe without weighing you downpractically screams "party." Paired with cowboy boots and a chunky belt or a slouchy sweater and combat boots, it instantly brings fashion girl cred, while a good pair of pumps and some sparkly earrings takes it easily into evening territory