short sleeve rehearsal dinner dress Clementine Dress, Short Wedding Dress, Elopement Dress, Rehearsal Dinner Dress, Puff Sleeves Bridal Dress

A light cream detachable bow assists in dressing this piece up or down

If thesleeves have a distinct front and back be sure to pin them on the correct side of the bodice, because this method is 0% fun to unpick. Just trust me on that one. Baste the sleeves to the bodice main with a 3/8" (1 cm) seam allowance. Do not skip the basting step. Trust me on that one too. Here is where things start to really differ from the pattern instructions, and from the sleeveless Burrito Roll Method you might already be familiar with. Place the bodice with the wrong side of the bodice main facing down

The coordinating self-tie belt allows you to define the waist for a flattering silhouette, while the soft cotton fabric keeps it lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear

A fitted bodice with elasticized smocking gives way to a midi-length A-line skirt