In this session, I discussed designing a structured cocktail dress with added volume and drama. The dress will be made from silk taffeta with embroidery details, requiring careful construction to maintain the desired silhouette.

I discussed my inspiration for the dress design, aiming for a wearable yet dramatic look suitable for formal events. To achieve this, I planned to incorporate extra volume in the skirt and sleeves while maintaining structure through proper construction techniques.

Lesson Steps:

• Explained the design concept of a cocktail dress with volume and structure
• Highlighted the need for proper construction to hold the desired shape
• Considered using additional stiff materials like organza between lining and outer fabric
• Discussed taking inspiration from haute couture shows for artistic design elements
• Mentioned adapting high-fashion concepts into more wearable, producible garments
• Introduced the materials: silk taffeta fabric and embroidery details
• Expressed concerns about the hand-sewing required for the embroidery work
• Recommended having the twist dress pattern as a base to manipulate for this design