The black gown with the gold beads was from the spring Donald Brooks Boutique line. Actually, you could wear these garments today. That dress was great and I still wear it. The slits on the skirt are quite high. If you wanted to be a little risqué when you sat down, it showed quite a bit of leg but when you stood up - who would notice except when you walked?

I will wear it again, sew up the side slits a little bit and it will be perfect. It came with a shawl with tassels on it for a little covering, which I thought was very attractive. The tiered sleeve dress was worn often, too, but it was more for a black tie event. It was an entrance maker and I love it because it is monastic and cut high at the neck.

Of course they were guarded like rubies - every house had their workroom and so Donald's was just as valuable as anybody else's.

previous | overview | next