Style: Abayas come in various designs, from simple and classic to ornate with embroidery or embellishments
The bodice is heavily encrusted with multi-toned luxury European crystals in Tabac and Crystal stars, whilst the skirt is just magically scattered with luxury European crystal stars in crystal AB
And youll be amazed by how a pair of stilettos, elegant jewellery can transform strapless, semi-formal mini dresses into perfectly appropriate mini-length evening dress
However, for my Edwardian blue polka dot wash dress I adapted the shirtwaist pattern to make it fit better around the waist: I raised the waistline, changed the placements of the gathers at the front, reduced the width at the back and raised the armscyes
Pairing it with a velvet blazer in a dark shade, like black or deep burgundy, adds depth and richness to the look, perfect for a formal evening affair
I put them together myself and they have survived moves over many years