The Trim Solution

Thanks so much for everyone's input. For all those that said "no trim", given the choices I gave you, that's what I would have picked, too. That trim was pretty lame, if I do say so myself.  One of the things I should have mentioned that I was concerned with is that the delicate yoke/sleeve basically holds the weight of the dress. I was feeling like adding something would give it more structure. But not the trim.

Ginny (who didn't think she was being helpful - HA!) gave me the great idea of the narrow bias trim, and voila! I've lined this, and those points gave me fits! I started with the back pieces, and the front definitely looks better. Still needs some pressing finesse. And I haven't sewn the side seams.

So there you go. What's left? Side seams, obviously. Get the pleats worked out on the skirt, and rehem (parts of the hem are ripped out). Attach the skirt, and install the zipper. That's it for the dress. Then a petticoat/crinoline of sorts.