I wore my new dress today, without the chain belt. And I liked it. I started with it on but I could not find the right tightness/looseness. If I loosened too much, the belt front slipped down further than I wanted, no problem with the back area with my "hip fluff" that keeps most anything from falling off in the rear. If I tightened it, there was some gathering that just did not look right. So no belt.
I have to say that with the higher waist styles skirts and now faux high waist skirt with this dress, my posture is improving as I feel compelled to stand straight and suck in the tummy.
I got lots of compliments from co-workers and my staff. They all wanted to touch the blouse fabric. It is really nice fabric and I must search through my records to find the site where I purchased this vintage '60's fabric. The skirt being silk noil wrinkled somewhat but nothing like the linen houndstooth skirt I made. One look at that and it immediately wrinkles.
I did feel like the skirt expanded a little after several hours of wearing. I suppose that is better than the "how did this skirt get so tight after lunch feeling". All in all I like the dress and the look and feel.
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August Sewing Simplicity 7295
I am not doing well as a blogger. I have been working on this project since July 30. Today, I finally finished it. It has been a stop-and-g...
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I am not doing well as a blogger. I have been working on this project since July 30. Today, I finally finished it. It has been a stop-and-g...
Sounds like you have a winner in taht dress! Maybe a TNT even. Some fabric tends to "grow", especially if you sit down. Of course, standing up all day would be rather draining!
ReplyDeleteYour dress looks great in every way: I liked your choice of fabric, the fitting is great and very flattering, and especially the belt, it gives the outfit a little modern touch. Thanks for the PR, it was awesome.
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ReplyDeleteLovely dress. Wearability is a major factor for me once a garment is completed. It must be able to withstand my daily ritual of standing, sitting, the pulling of handbag straps on the shoulder and so on. Again great dress.
ReplyDeleteI love your version of this dress. Great fabric, especially the print used for the blouse, in lovely spring colors. I would have predicted, from looking at your picture, that you would have received lots of compliments when you wore it.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad this dress passed the wearability factor.
ReplyDeleteThat dress looks so nice on you! Thanks for posting pictures of you wearing it, it makes a big difference!
ReplyDeleteI think the work place is the best place to test wearability of a handcrafted garment. Glad yours passed the test.
ReplyDeleteI've nominated you for the Attitude of Gratitude Award.