ANALYSIS OF BLUE DRESS

1. DESCRIPTION : substantial analysis

1. I MATERIAL

Fiber:  Probably ACETATE (fiber identification with burning test). Generic name of fabric: TAFFETA. A plain wave with more warp that weft which results in a firm, smooth fabric with a very fine crosswise rib.  Collar Interfacing: cotton or linen plain weave. Pocket Decoration: rhinestones and some kind of passemanterie cord.

Bodice with raglan sleeves  and Skirt   Pointed collar and wing cuffs   Side pockets with flaps. Pocket are sewn into the side seams    Belt (missing)   Decoration or buttons on the cuffs (missing)

Shoulderpads	10 Fabric covered buttons	Flower decoration on pocket's flap

Button holes are diagonal	Cuffs

Side seam cut on salvage	Waist seam has a ribbon but it is not binded	Centre back of skirt  cut with pink shears

Back has two neck darts and two back darts

Front has two bust darts

The bodice and the sleeves were cut in one piece; there are no armholes. The sleeves are 3/4 long.  No lining. Similar to a coat dress. The patterns require a lot of fabric.  Decoration was applied by hand. The ribbon on the hemline have been applied by hand, probably after have been purchased and worn.

Hem line neaten with a ribbon

 

1. III MEASUREMENTS

1. DESCRIPTION:  Formal Analysis

1. I OBJECT'S FORM or CONFIGURATION

The skirt is circular (1/4 of a circle). The bodice, sleeves and pockets have also circular shapes. The cuffs, pockets flaps and cuffs have triangular shapes.

1. II VISUAL CHARACTER

There is not a lot of contrast between the white decoration on the pockets and the blue taffeta.

1. III OBJECT/BODY

The taffeta drapes well and fits loose at the bodice and skirt,  and fits close to the body  at the  waist.

1. IV COLOUR/TEXTURE

Ultramarine blue and white. Shiny and soft but crispy texture.

1. V RHYTHM (patterns of distribution)

Balance between circular and triangular shapes and between white and deep blue colours.