Make a beautiful day or maxi dress - or make both: "Fitted empire bodice dresses A, B, C with gathers across front shoulders, front and back band with ribbon trim, extending into ties and gathered skirt, back bodice opening, zipper closing and sleeve variations
The elastic back ensures a comfortable and flattering fit, adapting gently to the silhouette
Anita Ekberg in LA DOLCE VITA (1960) There is sexy, and then there is Anita Eckberg, whose voluptuous figure splashing around the Trevi Fountain in Rome in Federico Fellinis 1960 masterpiece LA DOLCE VITA, while wearing that bellissima black dress, was the ultimate symbol of male fantasy
Black stockings were common for day wear, but for evenings, nude stockings that were one shade darker than natural color was standard
Fit: If you want more of a roomier fit, then I would recommend you size up one size
A purchased gown can be altered to your shape and worn again for future events, making it a far smarter investment