On Thursday, I decided it was necessary to wear this dress one more time before putting it away for a winter nap.
It was rather cold, but with a pair of nude fishnets and a warm coat, I made it through.
The dress had its debut in September, and I am just now getting around to going through photos of the finished dress that were taken in seasonally appropriate weather.
I can now say that the stretch woven suggested as a suitable fabric on the pattern envelope is definitely a better choice than my initial silk dupioni, but I still love both of my dresses!
This particular silhouette is definitely more modern than I usually go for, but I feel so very comfortable in this dress.
And if the perfect fabric comes along at some point, I cannot promise I won't try to make another.
But for now, I am going to move on to more seasonally appropriate garments . . . at least I am going to try. I currently have a coat in progress on my sewing table, so there is a chance I may stick with that resolution!
Dress & Belt: Made by me, Vogue 1220
Shoes: Halogen “Hamarla-Lea”
Love this! As you said, good combination of a more modern dress while still being true to your aesthetic.
ReplyDeleteIf only there was a decade where modern merged with shoulder pads...how right that would be for your aesthetic, (lingering pause) Laura Mae.
DeleteYou wear modern well!
ReplyDeletegreat version of this pattern and I love the fabric. You urged me to take this pattern at one of the swaps and I still haven't made it :) even though I want to. so many patterns....
ReplyDeleteSo very many patterns! If I had nothing to do for the next 20 years I wouldn't get through all of the patterns I want to take a stab at, and yet I am compelled to make multiples of certain designs . . . go figure.
DeleteI like to make several items of the same pattern (especially shorts and pants). I could never use all my patterns in a thousand years but cannot resist buying patterns. Your dress is lovely and it gives you a different look.
ReplyDeleteI like to make several items of the same pattern (especially shorts and pants). I could never use all my patterns in a thousand years but cannot resist buying patterns. Your dress is lovely and it gives you a different look.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love this fabric! The blue on white reminds me of old china or pottery, and it looks really flattering on you - as does the pattern. Beautiful.
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