I finally found fabric that I feel is working with the steel dress. The bottom is going to have two more tiers and screen mesh is going to be added as trim to the top and bottom. I think the screen with help in the transition from the steel to the fabric.

I like the contrast between the fabric and steel. The fabric also opens up doors to new techniques... textures and colors. I also want to add embroidery, quilting or dying portions in future works.