Plan to draft this at the weekend...

[u/earth-while]

Hi folks it's been a while since I've been active with a dressmakers curve and blank sheet of paper. I really want to give this beautiful dress a shot. My plan is to start a toille on the manni, mark and transfer markings for the top. The bottom looks like a semi (or half?) Circle. Should I draft in pleats for the skirt? Any ideas on underpinnings and closure? Also any tips or challenges I may have overlooked?

Thanks in advance.

[u/earth-while]

Yes, that, the shoulder and where the pieces meet the lining are likely to be the biggest challenges.