US misses numbers (00, 0, 2 and up) are older catalog labels with no direct link to a measurement, which is why the two scales sit about 32 apart
Bust measures 19" from underarm seam to seam
Versatility : Ballgowns are not particularly versatile due to their formal nature and are usually reserved for the most formal of events
Damask - A reversible figured fabric with a pattern formed by weaving, traditionally made of silk, wool, or cotton
We designed this style with flattering tiers and used a soft and sustainable fabric with a beautiful drape (and a little stretch)
I basically pull it up in a high pony tail (as if my hair were long, sigh) tease, and coil it around and pin