Over Blouse with Extended Peplum Overskirt

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Over Blouse with Extended Peplum Overskirt

Description

White cotton sheer decorative over-blouse - extended peplum overskirt; Style: raglan sleeve, length above elbow; Modified square neckline has open bobbin lace; Center back close (5 hooks and eyes, 3 snaps, 3 buttons) Front bodice has 3 panels of machine stitched embroidery sheer cotton gauze; Center front panel bleeding heart design is 13" length and 3-1/8" width - lace insert on either side of center front extends 20"; right and left panel 2-1/2" wide at top 9" wide at bottom - Bleeding heart panels on right and left hip; 1" lace insert on either side of embroidered panels and additional 1" lace on the outside for a double lace design; Double lace on waistline and shoulder line of raglan and sleeve armseye. Sleeve has 1" lace insert 4" above hem followed by 1/8" self gauze fabric and additional 1" lace insert followed by 1" lace ruffle. Skirt and bodice are gathered at waist; waist cincher. Back outer skirt has even hemline of 1" lace matching above lace inserts with attached 1" scalloped lace (double lace) - Front outer skirt - has varying hem length shorter on center panel, longer on second and third embroidered panels. Back skirt 4" above hemline is a 1" lace insert same as above lace.