I’d say there’s a bit of the 1860’s in today’s summer paper doll dress, but I’m not really sure there is. No lady of the 1860s would be caught dead during the day in a dress that showed off this much shoulder.
Usually, this is the point where I link my inspiration, but frankly this one came mostly out of my head. I don’t even think I did a thumbnail pre-sketch, which is a bit unusual for me. I do remember drawing the top of the dress first and then deciding I needed something on the skirt to fill up the empty space beneath the over skirt.
I wanted this dress to feel summery like my last foray into this style (back in February) felt wintery. I do think both this dress and the February dress come from the same universe, so to speak. I see them as sister dresses.
I have been debating drawing more of these dresses. I think there needs to be an autumn and a spring version as well. What do you think? Big skirted princess dresses? Let me know in a comment.
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Love this.
Definitely need autumn and spring! Can’t ever have too many princess dresses! Thank you!
Oh this is lovely and the hat is super charming. I’m with Cathy, there are never enough princess dresses, fantasy or fairy fashions. Granted that’s coming from someone who’s fav movies are lord of the rings, labyrinth, and willow lol
This style of dress is my favorite. I never tire of seeing princess dresses!! More is better 🙂
Oh good, because there are more where that one came from.