1890s Botanical Gown
Designed for a character I imagined to be a Victorian archeobotanist who’s entire wardrobe consists of dresses inspired by various plants. This specific gown combines clover, coriander, and picotee begonia.
On-going project
I have more ideas for this gown so updates will be posted as they are created.
Watercolor, dip pen, digitally edited and compiled
The flowers were chosen for their color similarities and meanings: clover for “think of me,” coriander for “hidden worth or merit", and begonia for “harmonious communication.”
Though I love the details of this dress, originally this gown was designed with a business meeting in mind and I feel the collar may be too grand for that purpose. As I had already made the decision that this dress would be a transformation gown (going from day wear to evening wear), I will go back to my previous thumbnails to find a more suitable design for day and remove the sleeves of this for evening.
