Frances takes the daughter’s indifference towards her new dress almost literally when the daughter says: “You know what, just make it ghastly. The mother then turns to the dress shop where Frances works and Frances takes on the monumental task of creating a new dress for the noble’s daughter with less than twenty-four hours until the party. The invitation spurs a lesser noble to ensure that her daughter is present at the ball, but her daughter has no desire to be there and actively tries to destroy her dress so she doesn’t have to attend. In the case of The Prince and the Dressmaker, it is that Sebastian’s parents are beginning to pressure the idea of marriage now that Sebastian is 16. Like Cinderella, the act of the prince throwing a ball is because he is in want of a wife.
This invitation does several things – it not only sets up meeting Frances several panels later, but it immediately begins the aggressive male-gendering of Sebastian and alludes to the pressures of heteronormative nobility and courting and marriage. His Highness looks forward to making your lovely acquaintances.”
This magical story immediately draws you in with a royal invitation to attend Prince Sebastian’s 16th birthday party: Image Description: Two hands holding a written invitation that reads “All eligible young women are invited to attend the Royal Spring Ball celebrating the Prince’s 16th birthday. A fairy tale for any age, The Prince and the Dressmaker will steal your heart. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend? Jen Wang weaves an exuberantly romantic tale of identity, young love, art, and family. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone’s secret weapon means being a secret. Sebastian’s secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant dressmaker Frances-one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia-the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion! Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride-or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. This graphic novel is not only visually stunning but has a narrative that will keep you at attention and characters that you can’t help but empathize with: If the unique art style isn’t enough to convince you to read The Prince and the Dressmaker, by Jen Wang, then the story definitely will.
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