1960s empire line Jackie Onassis Audrey Hepburn Wedding Dress

“It was 20 years ago today...” I wore my homemade wedding dress to London’s Westminster registry office. Hey yes thanks for asking, I did do my own makeup, of course! I was always mad about makeup. This 1960s Jackie Onassis Audrey Hepburn style dress took me 40 hours or so I wrote in my time sheet as I was so meticulous and thorough (THEN). The neckline was completely hand-embroidered with beads bought in #JohorBahru my home town with my mum. The fabric is ivory duchess satin and the polyester lining were from Singapore’s Chinatown. It is of course fully-lined, including the sleeves and to the full length of the hem, none of this cheating stuff. The most fun was handmaking the pretty bow which is perfectly shaped. I was size 12 then and I’m size 6 now, see photo of the back being clipped/clamped. How things have changed, right? #whatwouldguccido?#fixingshit #dressmaking #imakemyownclothes #sewing #sewcialists #customized #customizacao #DIY #homemade #vintage #sundayvibes#weekendproject #weddingdress #1960s #jackieonassis #fashtag #wiwt #whatimwearing