semi formal brown dresses Women's Semi-Formal Cocktail & Party line silhouette and sleeveless design Chocolate Brown Half Sleeve A

This will give you a teeny weeny hem which is just right for thin fabric and curved cuts Finish the inner fabric edges with your serger or whatever means so that they do not fray and create a mess inside If you want to sew this bodice with a lining you can follow the different methods discussed in the post How to sew a sleeveless bodice with lining 3 ways Method 3 Aline dress with front open placket Mark the measurements either directly on to fabric or make a paper pattern

If you have proper fitting sport coat options at your disposal, this outfit will be fairly simple to put together

For example, a navy blue tuxedo could pair with argyle socks featuring three shades of blue (one being navy) for a sharp, modern look

Fastens with a zip on the reverse