when were babydoll dresses popular Issue 18 - A guide to babydoll dresses

Whether you're attending a wedding, brunch, or garden party, this versatile dress combines comfort and style with ease

That's also another reason why I had initially decided to tackle this project

In our post on the Emma Skirt (& corresponding sewing tutorial on how to sew knife pleats) I went over how the best fabric to work with is an incredibly crisp, stiff fabric

This pinstripe situation cuts out at the sides for that hourglass silhouette, then drops into a pleated skirt that swings when you walk into any boardroom or bar

This signature pleated midi silhouette features a slim corded halter neckline, a smocked waist, and an asymmetric hemline