This dress is knit with lace weight yarn which gives it a very airy, light drape. I chose to do a top-down raglan construction to avoid seams which would detract from the fabric. Yarnovers are used for the raglan shaping and the new stitches are incorporated into teh sime lace pattern. Once the bust is shaped, increases are made to expand the width at the bottom.. There is a 2” ease so that the dress can easily be worn over clothes.