Crèmekleurige kanten blouse met lange mouwen, veel ruimte door aanrimpeling in het voorpand en ronde hals met klein aangerimpelde ruche. 1948

This dreamy ensemble by mevrouw Stapelveld features a cream-colored lace blouse with long sleeves, paired with an elegant round-neck, and a light-green skirt-suit with a bolero jacket. I can imagine Stapelveld carefully selecting each piece of fabric, feeling its texture, and considering how it would drape and move on the body. Maybe she started with the lace, inspired by its intricate patterns, and then built the rest of the outfit around it. I can imagine her playing with the light-green fabric, draping it over a dress form, pinning and adjusting, until she achieved the perfect shape and fit. There's a sense of care and attention to detail in every aspect of the design. The way the lace is gathered at the neckline, creating a delicate ruffle, or the way the skirt falls in soft, flowing lines. It’s almost as if Stapelveld was trying to capture a particular feeling or mood in her creation, a sense of lightness, grace, and femininity. You could imagine her as part of an ongoing conversation about style and form, each creation building on the last, exploring new ways to express herself.