This dress has a deep, but narrow, neckline with a ruff collar at the top and Directoire-style puffed sleeves and close skirt. The waistline isn’t Directoire. Billie Burke is shown wearing the dress in this image.
Keywords: 1912, Lucy Duff Gordon as designer, Lucy Duff Gordon, Lucile, Lucy Sutherland, Lady Duff Gordon, The ‘Mind the Paint’ Girl, over-bodice, vee neckline, ruff collar, quarter length full sleeves, tight cuffs, floral bodice ornament, fitted bodice, waist sash, natural waistline, maxi-length close skirt, lace flounces, gloves