The Carley Dress was born out of a real need
Queen Rails/Slats: side rails + 4 slats
Gold Slip Mini Dress Effortless Elegance for Every Occasion
Continue assembling your garment based on your pattern, or if you want to recreate this dress: I did puff sleeves (I have quite a few posts that show different styles, here and here for example), + a gathered hem from 2 rectangles, each double the width of my top piece hemline (about 120 cm)
However, the material is much less sturdy, and will wear out quickly when stretched or exposed to sunlight
Legend has it that someone from Brooks Brothers, maybe even the president John Brooks himself, attended a polo match in England, saw the shirts with their buttoned-down collars, and brought the concept back to America