Dress #3 -Blue Anemonie

To get started on the dress, I cut out a basic bodysuit out of scrap Lycra. I put it on “Gertrude” and sketched out the bodice windows. Then tried the bodysuit on myself to make sure there were no surprises.
I used bra cups from the fabric store with underwires from an old bra. But the neckline plunges too much and is not securely stationary enough for comfort. The fit of this area was not right. The whole time I danced in it, I kept looking down to make sure I wasn't falling out.
Also, I didn't learn the lesson yet of not over-stretching the elastic in the straps.
Then I ended up cutting the underskirt way too short. Overall, I was very self-conscious in this dress. I ended up wearing a zip up jacket the entire time with the exception of the 45 seconds we were on the dance floor.
I still like the idea of this dress and the fabric choices. But I need to tear it apart and remake it slightly more conservative.

Lesson Learned (maybe): Stop being so influenced by the skimpy costumes on the size 2 professional dancers on Dancing with the Stars.