Gold Sequin One Shoulder Midi from Petal and Pup 3
~~~ When at last the gown was completed, I laid it carefully on my sewing table so that it could remain wrinkle-free and stress-free until the last possible minute when I would pack it
Each fabrication is selected for its drape, breathability, and refined finish

Helena-Napa, California, 2019 $480 Covenant, Napa Valley, California, 2020 (Kosher) $250 Daou, Soul of a Lion, Adelaida District-Paso Robles, California, 2021 $244 David Arthur, 3 Acre, Napa Valley, California, 2018 $350 Darioush, Napa Valley, California, 2021 $285 Delille, "Grand Ciel," Red Mountain, WAashington, 2019 $372 Dominus, Chrisitan Moueix, Napa, California, 2009 $590 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, California, 2021, 1.5 Liter $352 Duckhorn, Napa Valley, California, 2020, 6 Liter $1288 Dunn, Napa Valley, California, 2021 $292 Etude, Napa Valley, California, 2019 $188 Far Niente, Napa Valley, California, 2022 $285 Frank Family, Napa Valley, California, 2022 $130 Frank Family Rutherford Reserve Rutherford-Napa, California, 2021, 1.5 Liter $462 Faust, Napa Valley, California, 2023 $120 Freemark Abbey, "Bosche Vyd," Napa Valley, California, 2014 $450 Freemark Abbey, "Sycamore Vyd," Napa Valley, California, 2014 $560 Frias, SMD, Spring Mtn Dist.-Napa Valley, California, 20122 $162 Grace Family, "Reliquus," Napa Valley, California, 2019 $298 Grgich Hills, Napa Valley, California, 2020 $152 Groth, Napa Valley, California, 2017, 1.5 Liter $358 Hanna, Alexander Valley, California, 2021 $82 Hawk & Horse, Red Hills, Lake County, California, 2009, 2010 $212 Heitz Cellar, "Lot C-91," Napa Valley, California, 2017 $203 Heitz Cellar, Marthas Vineyard, Napa Valley, California, 2018, 1.5 Liter $1428 Heitz Cellar, Trailside Vyd, Rutherford, California, 2018 $364 Honig, Napa Valley, California, 2021 $113 Hundred Acre, "Wraith," Napa Valley, California, 2017,1.5 Liter $3288 Hundred Acre, "Dark Ark," Napa Valley, California, 2021 $1488 Hundred Acre, "Dark Ark," Napa Valley, California, 2018, 3 Liter $12000 Hundred Acre, "Morgans Way," Napa Valley, California, 2019 $1388 J

The draped Marchesa gown is slightly different from her usual style, and the floral detailing gives a feminine detail to take this dress to the next level
This choice of waistcoat color was one of only two variations allowed in Victorian evening dress (the necktie color being the other) although British etiquette authorities advised that white was unfashionable and should be limited to only the most formal of occasions