I just watched Kurt's Gotta Skate V on TV and now I'm all atwitter over Yuka Sato's wisp of a gorgeous dress. Oh, where to begin. The soft baby pink colour looked amazing on the ice, and the dreamy chiffon fabric and simple styling combine for an effortlessly graceful costume. I really like the sheer layer over top of the plunging neckline. The gentle gathering is a pretty detail and is made all the better because it isn't overdone. The silver banding and empire waist detail adds a touch of glamrous sparkle, and the back of the dress...I wish I had a pic of it, that'll be my mission. The back is gilt with ornate silver embroidery. Yuka's dress is one of the most perfect balances between simple elegance and performance sparkle. Fellow Japanese World Champion Shizuka could learn a thing or two!
[This photo copyright Andrea "Hoo" Chempinski]
