Rnd 2 (CC1): Ch 1, sc in the same st as ch 1, [ ch 2, sl st in next st, sc in next st ] work from [ to ] 9 times, ch 2, sl st in next st, ( working up the side of strap ) sc in next 2 sts, [ ch 2, sl st in next st, sc in next st ] work from [ to ] 9 times, sc in next st, 2 sc in next 3 sts ( around end of strap ) , sc in next 21 sts, sc in next st along edge of top, [ ch 2, sl st in next st, sc in next st ] work from [ to ] 5 times, ( working up the side of strap ) sc in next 21 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts ( around end of strap ) , sc in next 2 sts, [ ch 2, sl st in next st, sc in next st ] work from [ to ] 9 times, ch 2, sl st in next st, sc in next st along edge of top, [ ch 2, sl st in next st, sc in next st ] work from [ to ] 8 times, ch 2, sl st in last st
But what we love most about this super polished piece is the fact its also structured enough to wear away from the seaside thanks to that smart, corset-inspired silhouette
Detailed with structured draping that falls from the left shoulder, this womens dress features an asymmetrically shaped open back that sweeps to the left hip, where a ruched seam cinches the waist
Cut 2 pieces of elastic 2.5 long