Takes the gold star

The gold star winner of the last display from the Costume Museum of Canada (in my opinion) was this gold 1880’s dress.

I just loved the military look on the bodice.It has a wonderful little bustle in the back.

The detailing shows up  in the cuff of the sleeve.The above photo shows off the dark stripes in the gold.  

Here is a better look at the back of the bodice.But I’m still lovin’ that trim on the front.A piece of it separated from the bodice.This allowed me to see the front and the back so I can try to repeat the process.

The bows on the skirt are the only thing I can’t get excited about.  I know it needed something but I’m not sure that was the correct choice.