Easy to make and always a hit
Gowns were made from linen, cotton, silk, wool, or fibre blends
The fitted top helps define the waist and hips, while the flare at the bottom creates a flowing, sculptural finish
Fit wise, this cut is TTS with a forgiving elastic waistband (can also work over a small bump) and minimal stretch in the fabric
"The duct tape dress helped rekindle that joy," she said, adding that it even inspired her to take one of the "most time-consuming and challenging classes I've taken in school." "For one of our final projects, we had this big exhibition where a lot of my pieces were inspired by my duct tape dress, this time instead of duct tape I used different recycled materials and displayed them as dresses." Since being accepted to Parsons Fashion and Pratt Industrial Design school in New York City, Avellaneda hopes to study design one way or another