"An Evening With Barishnikov"



"An Evening with Barishnikov - The Russian Ballet" One-of-a-kind design. Cissy is dressed to go to a premier event in New York to see the Russian Ballet. Her date is Mikhail Barishnikov, what a treat! She has chosen an elegant and striking ensemble to fit the mood. The dress is made from black taffeta, which is printed with metallic gold diamonds throughout. Her elegant sleeveless coat is black velvet suedecloth with large gold circles. The dress and coat have been lined with antique gold silk organdy. A very full organdy petticoat with antique gold tulle ruffle helps to define the fullness of the skirt and coat. Antique gold lycra opera length gloves are trimmed with black angora threads. The coat is trimmed with a two-inch strip of black marabou, very full and lush. The hat is also made from marabou with the coat fabric top. A Sarah Coventry slide necklace completes the ensemble. PerfectPattern #37 used in the construction of the ensemble.