Cora's Closet: Purple Day Dress

 

Cora has some delightful dresses including this purple number with white blouse.

 
The lovely trims really make this dress. Buttons with faux button holes, wavy trim and a stylish brooch. Create the wider section of trim on the skirt by running two rows of trim down the front. While this is likely a dress, you could easily make it into separates for a more versatile costume. The look could also be switched up by using a different undershirt. I've noticed that Cora and Violet do this a lot.

Cora's Closet: Lavender and Lace

Today's Dressing Downton outfit is this lovely lavender and mauve dress Cora wears in S1.E1 when the duke arrives. (Seriously, I want every outfit worn in this scene.)



The undershirt is a lovely cream color with a lace collar and cuffs. She's also wearing a darling little necklace.



The dress has a collar and lace insert. There's a matching sash and overskirt trimmed with more lace.

See that pop of blue in this shot? A lining perhaps?



I love the elbow details on the shirt.

Looking to make this dress? This pattern would be a good start. Use only one layer of the skirt and add a cute collar and cuffs on the sleeves. Wear with or without the undershirt.