I was just commenting that whether he decided to put the extra effort into it or not I liked it. To be honest, BOTH the fantasy version and an historical version would be welcome by me. We don't have enough of this style of clothing - accurate or otherwise wink This is a dress I could see filling many uses, to tell the truth. Put a more modern fabric texture on it, add a bit of transparency to the overskirt and voila! you have a nice ballgown (and I LOVE those sleeves!!) Kate