cotton sateen dress Varick in fixed straps Styling a Sateen Summer Dress

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Design Details Premium floral lace construction Elegant plunging V-neckline Sheer long sleeves Flattering fit-and-flare silhouette Soft nude lining for refined contrast Lightweight, comfortable construction Feminine mini-length design Perfect For Bridal showers Engagement parties Rehearsal dinners Bachelorette parties Wedding weekend celebrations Romantic date nights Garden parties and special occasions Fit & Feel The structured bodice beautifully defines the waist, while the softly flared skirt offers graceful movement and a naturally flattering shape

Fairchild gives two explanations that attribute to the effect: Explanation No

Since I wanted the skirt to be plain and textureless, lets draw a petticoat (2) under some folds to make the illustration a bit more dynamic and detailed: you can make a simple pattern, but feel free to choose more complex ones if you like