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February 09, 2007
Swirly!
Another dress! Compulsive crafting! Yay!
This came out well and I didn't have to modify it much: just took in the back darts a touch. They could probably go more, but whatever. There is a collar, though it is difficult to see in the image. It is possible to wear all the way zipped, but I am going for that "daring" thing that I have been talking about so much. I think I would prefer this with tights instead of pantyhose, so I guess that takes me down a notch on the Daring Scale. Heh.
J Strongly Disliked this fabric when I showed it to him. I wonder if its magical transformation into a cute mod dress will change things? I quite like the fabric personally. Don't really know what else it would look good on though.
I got the pattern from Lanetz Living and it was in great shape. I highly recommend them for all of your vintage needs! There is even a discount if you are a reader of A Dress A Day. As if I needed an incentive...
I did do a bit of work today and will do some image scanning for the professor I work for in a little while. But don't you think I'm not planning out the next dress. Because I am. Right now this is taking the shape of a vintage wrap dress in black silk noil (the fabric I didn't have enough of for a sexy librarian dress). I think I might be able to swing it with the less voluminous dress, though.
Extra Bonus Feature:
Short Telegram to Whichever God Controls the Weather in Minnesota:
go to hell stop
Posted by loyd0008 at February 9, 2007 03:30 PM
Comments
Superb stuff. You need those shoes as pictured on the model in the middle too. Go forth and seek...
Posted by: Flibbertygibbet at February 9, 2007 04:33 PM
I've gotta ask - where do you wear all of these beautiful dresses? I've been lurking on your site for over a month and I swear I've seen about 30...how did you learn to do this? I LOVE them :)
Oh yeah...gotta agree about the weather - ugh down here in Chi-Town too..
Posted by: Toni at February 9, 2007 05:35 PM
I love this dress! It is a very flattering style for you! I enjoy seeing all your work!
Cheers.
Posted by: katie at February 9, 2007 06:36 PM
The truthful answer is that I wear them mostly... in my mind. Sad, isn't it? That is why warmer weather is going to bring a glamming-up of the ol' Villain. Even if it's just to go to Anthropologie or to sit at a coffee shop and read, I'm going to do it! Also, fancy bars in Boston during my spring break getaway! Yippee!
As for those shoes, yes I adore them! I have seen a few square toed pilgrim styled pumps that I would love. Too expensivo, sadly, but the search continues!
Posted by: Villain Extraordinaire at February 9, 2007 11:56 PM
Better and better! I agree, that fabric is fab. Never never pay too much attention to your SO... :P
Posted by: bani at February 10, 2007 08:22 AM
Love the dress. It is sacuy and has a bite. a good one. I would say, Lovely for sure.
Posted by: Vanessa at February 10, 2007 10:36 AM