vintage valentino dress The final red gown ever designed by for his S/S 2008 ready to wear collection…his last bow, his farewell, his legacy in silk. A true collector's treasure, and one of the Little to no signs wear Valentino Evening Gown

3 yards of Riley Blake Knit Fabric (wash and dry before use) 1 Fat Quarter of Derby Style Fabric An old t-shirt that fits your model that you can cut apart A stretch needle for sewing machine A double needle for sewing machine Seam Reinforcement Tape Paper to trace a pattern on (I use medical paper on a roll) Pattern for Pocket Piece (you can download this for free on my blog) Polyester Thread to match your fabric First up, find a t-shirt that fits your model

Board: Linen Cupro Trouser (J.Crew) | Linen Cupro Blazer (J.Crew) | Belay Silk Top (Banana Republic) | Loeffler Randall Camellia Knotted Sandal (Nordstrom) | Loeffler Randall Rayne Pleated Clutch (Nordstrom) In Case You Missed It This morning, Beth did a deep dive into Talbots summer collection

I love dresses that give shape but still let me move

Long lace sleeves

The thigh-high slit adds a bold edge to its voluminous, high-low silhouette