sheer tulle dress Velvi - Sydney Maxi - Blush Dress A sleek Lilac Floral Appliqué Corset Tulle

Sneakers Yes, you can absolutely pair dress pants with sneakers

Adding the right accessories brings the whole look together

The Pattern I used my usual self-drafted Victorian bodice pattern which is based on antique 1850s bodice patterns, such as this free Victorian bodice pattern from 1856

If you werent paying attention and didnt know there was a dress code, you might convince the staff to let you borrow something for the evening, like a tie or dinner jacket

The striking silhouette is complemented by intricate pleating and a draped effect on the bodice

You only need to incorporate enough water to get the consistency you prefer