my dress for the Willow Manor Ball

My wardrobe consultant just informed me that my dress has been delivered! A slight alteration was needed in the bust line to fit me perfectly.  It's Tatyana's stunning ruby-red satin ball gown, period circa 1836, worn by Liv Tyler in  the Martha Fiennes film, Onegin.

In case you might not have heard, the cyber event of the year, the fifth annual Willow Manor Ball, is this Sunday, October 28.  The manor doors will open at 12:01 a.m., because the ball miraculously lasts a full 24 hours.  A link will be provided for you to sign in, and have others visit your blog, to see your lovely attire, and meet your date.  Come one! Come all!

in my best dress

With you, I'd dance

In a storm, in my best dress

Fearless

― Taylor Swift