Vigée LeBrun White Marie Antoinette Dress

Pristine cream white cotton scattered with pastel florals provides the foundation for this sleeveless summer dress inspired by Marie Antoinette's simpler gowns. The fabric has a subtle texture that catches light beautifully. Hand-embroidered flowers replicating those of the skirt grace the crisp white bodice. Worked in golden yellow, soft pinks and rose with light mint green leaves and stems connecting them, they bloom with beauty. The classic Peter Pan collar sits at the neckline, its rounded edges creating a gentle frame. Sleeveless, the design keeps the look sober and delicate. The full skirt has beautiful drape and movement. Self-covered buttons close the back along with a butterfly bow sash. This is historical simplicity over historical grandeur, the dress of a queen who wanted to be seen as human. Discover our baby boy outfits for your little princes. A little word from our designer : In 1783, Marie Antoinette was painted in a simple white gown playing with flowers by the artist Vigée Le Brun. This was a deliberate contrast to the elaborate court dress expected of a queen and evoked her preference of meadows to throne rooms. This dress channels that same spirit. Composition: Fabric blend - the dress is fully lined in cotton ensuring comfort for children's sensitive skins. Additional information All our baby and girl dress collections are handmade within our own atelier. Fully lined, this dress has a cotton skirt underlayer. This ensures a perfect twirl factor. We create very limited editions with one of each size per design only to make each child feel special and unique (except our iconics). If you cannot find your size or if you have a special request, please send an email to info@charlottesydimby.com All our collections are available in our girls' dress shop in Paris, L’Île aux Fées, 66 rue Notre Dame des Champs 75006. We ship worldwide including to the US. Ref : R-CER-BOUQUET-4-7-10-SM-CB-P612