Some of you have asked for it, so here it is. This is the dress I’m going to wear to the costume ball. It’s a regency style dress, which has the empire waist.
Incidentally, this is the FIRST public picture I’ve ever posted of myself. Unfortunately, it’s not a very good one, but I wanted you all to see the dress.
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Gorgeous! You look like a queen ready for a ball 🙂
Yeah, I was feeling kind of regal. LOL. I think the lady who made my dress did a great job.
YAYAYAY!! A picture! I love the dress and you look beautiful!
Thanks, Erika. I was really nervous about the picture because I’ve never been photogenic. I always have some kind of strange look on my face. 🙂
You look great and the dress is fabulous. I would love to be going to a costume ball!
Thanks, Emma! I’m a little nervous about the ball, but excited, too. And, man that dress is…big.
You look awesome, Lauralynn, and your dress is gorgeous. Love the colours, too. I hope you have fantastic time. 🙂
You look photogenic to me! I believe it’s all in our heads (because I also think I have strange looks on my face every time someone takes a photo. LOL)
Thanks, Sandra! I was so lucky to find this material, because the store didn’t have much. LOL.
I’ve always hated pictures of myself. Maybe everyone does.
Love!
The dress came out great!
I think it did, too. I’m happy with it!
The dress is gorgeous, and so are you, Lauralynn! You’ll be the belle of the ball!
Aw, thanks Elizabeth. *blushes*
Love it Lauralynn! You look fantastic!
Thanks, Shannon! I just hope to be proficient enough at sewing to someday be able to do this kind of thing myself. 🙂
It’s so nice to see a picture of you! I agree with the others. The dress and you are both beautiful. You have amazing taste in dresses. 😀
You’re so sweet, Ruth. I don’t like this picture of me, but apparently it isn’t too awful since people seem to think it’s okay. 🙂 The dress is a little too big, but I would rather it be a little big than too small!