Rate the dress: Dull brown in 1835
Last week’s ensemble was all about erasing details: comparing the impression captured in the painting to the reality of the dresses fit and construction. Â The painting came up trumps for comfort and flattery, and Jeanne Samary came away with a very impressive 9.2 out of 10 This week’s dress will be all about the details, because they are what carry the dress. Â The fabric is a dull brown, the weave a subdued brocade. Â Only the elaborate pleating, ruching and puffs add interest. What do you think? Â Does the simple fabric balance the elaborate treatment? Â Or is the elaborate treatment, plus the plain fabric, two wrongs rather than a balance? Â Or is the elaborate treatment still not enough to add interest to the plain fabric? Â Is the dress, despite all the details, still dull and boring? Â Or are both fabric and details an exquisite exercise in subtlety and design? Rate the Dress on a scale of 1 to 10