More ideas

Well, I have to go fabric shop. There isn't enough of the duchess satin left to make another dress. Oh well. Maybe I can find a nice silk blend to do this out of, that would be lovely.

I have found a few more pictres for inspiration!



I really like this bodice. It's nice and simple, and without the fringe should be a good mourning look.



This is also an interesting idea. Some simple black braid migh be just enough trim to give the bodice a bit of visual iterest and create a more fashionable looking sleeve.

I still like the idea of a biship sleeve though, like the one below. It just seems to be a slightly latter look than I was going for.