Modernizing it?

The construction of the dress is a good idea, but I also think it should be a bit more modernized. I think I want this to be a dress that could be marketed to a mass audience. Even with cyber goth clothing, the styles are very contemporary, and trendy, even though cyber goth sort of changes. Even lolita has evolved. I think it should be inspired by the 60s, but not try to immitate an exact pattern. As much as I love what Betty Draper wears, I don't think I would wear it every day. Perhaps a less poofy skirt and dropping the waistline a little bit.

-Mary Ann