My client, Annie, turned 90 in late May, and had a bespoke dress made for the occasion. Annie has vascular dementia, so we weren't sure she'd party the whole day but in the end, she partied Saturday AND Sunday and caught up with her sleep on Monday.
She chose the style, based on an emerald green dress worn by Sophie Wessex, Prince Edward's wife, last year I think. I found a commercial pattern that had the right neckline and bodice, and altered the skirt to make it longer and fuller. We also adapted certain elements to make dressing her easier, as Annie is in a wheelchair.
There's a black velvet belt with a bow hidden by her handbag (a 1950's original that she has treasured all this time)
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