While looking for inspiration for a new gown to wear to PEERS and Gaskells, I was reminded of how much I've always loved the dress Deborah Kerr wore in 'The King and I' during the famous "Shall we dance?" number.
It's so magnificent and ridiculously huge, with lots of details I didn't notice until getting into costuming, such as the tulle sleeve overlays with crystals, and the bertha with the huge bows. Plus the fabulous snood she is wearing.
My version will be a lot less grand, but a nice change after wearing blue cotton, I think. :D I have some nice golden taffeta snagged from a garage sale dirt cheap, as duchess satin or whatever hers is made of is a bit over my budget.
