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Shabby Apple Dare to Design contest ends today, so I thought I'd enter another dress! This one is made of a vintage rayon fabric that I got several yards of at Goodwill--I didn't know what I'd do with it, but I love the color. It's actually a little too lightweight for a dress, so I was sure to line it well. Ideally, it would be made of a medium weight out of either cotton poplin-type weave or, for a more suit-like look, lightweight wool. It could be made of silk crepe de chine for a dressier style.
I designed this with a sort of retro feel, with the boatneck and all, but also some modern and figure-flattering lines like the pleated tapered skirt.
The neckline is trimmed with three self-fabric bows, attached on the edges.
It zips up the center back and fits snugly at the waist and through the bust.
The short cap sleeves work well with the wide neckline, I think.
oh i love this one! super cute.
ReplyDeletei like this one, too :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely LOVE that dress. Do you use draping to design your dresses?
ReplyDeleteWhy do your dress have to be so adorable!?!
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So cute! I would buy it any day. I think it would also be very cute with some sort of blue accent... I just love blue and yellow!
ReplyDeleteI WANT IT
ReplyDeleteLooks great on you!
ReplyDeleteHey... I was watching "IQ" tonight with Meg Ryan... didn't know if you had ever looked at her wardrobe there for inspiration? While I was watching, I immediately thought of your blog. :)
What a great dress! It would look great in black, very Audrey Hepburn! Definitely essential 'little black dress' ;)
ReplyDeleteso cutee.. its model and its colourr:))
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love the bow and the colour works really well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty, feminine dress!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE it!
ReplyDeletethis one is really pretty, It,s got a nice vintage feel to it. I love the bow necklin, very nice work !
ReplyDeleteVery cute! This one has a great retro feel.
ReplyDeletethis one is IT.
ReplyDeleteVery cute. I love boat necklines, they are so elegant.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this colour for this dress! The bows are really pretty, and I like the use of railway lines in the photo shoot too. Well done, and good luck.
ReplyDeletelovely... I really like the neckline
ReplyDeleteooooh!!! i want one! Absolutely Loooooove the dress!
ReplyDeleteI ADORE this dress!!
ReplyDeleteVERY cute! You need bright red lipstick though!
ReplyDeleteVery, very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, everyone!
ReplyDelete@The Dreamstress--of course I need red lipstick! How could I forget!!?
I love that! And it would be great in a whole range of colors, I love the idea of a more saturated yellow. Very nice design!
ReplyDeletelove the color and the neckline and the fit! I'd totally buy that dress!
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I like that your dress (inspite of being inspired by vintage fashion) looks so trendy and not dated. The shade of yellow that you used is perfect. Definitely, this is the best sun dress.
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