My dress was created to inspire movement and freedom for the female body. I was greatly inspired by nineteenth century philosopher Oscar Wilde and his essay The Philosophy of Dress. One quote in particular inspired me, it reads “The beauty of dress, as the beauty of life, comes always from freedom.” I used this quote to inspire my drapes and picture the woman I designed this dress for. The woman is chic, elegant, confident and constantly moving. I designed my dress to embody confidence and comfort while also remaining the classical femininity of the dress.