Though she wasn't one of the movie's main stars, Sanchez might have put a little more thought into her outfit for the occasion
Dimities, batistes, French lawns and mulls, organdies, dotted and figured nets and delicate lace gowns with many filmy flounces may be worn for the garden party. (Evening Star, 1904) Homemade Lingerie Dresses The smart frocks turned out for women of unlimited means who go in for society [] are of wash materials [] and are far more expensive than many frocks in silk, velvet and other high-priced fabrics. (Evening Star, 1904) Because store-bought lingerie dresses were so expensive, Edwardian women often chose to make them at home with heirloom lace, hand embroidery and heirloom sewing techniques, such as lace insert by hand, hand-run pintucks, decorative fagoting stitches and handmade broderie anglaise lace
Custom sizes are available
Keep in mind that the standards of Cocktail Attire are often dictated by the nature of the event attended, so keep some commonsense rules in mind while crafting your ensemble