August 12, 2015

Black & White Collection - Dress 2

before we went on vacation - way back at the end of April - I started 4 black and white dresses in the hopes that they would make up the bulk of my vacation wardrobe.  Sadly - I didn't finish them before we left. 
 
this dress is a mashup of the Elisalex bodice and the Lilou skirt.  Gotta say - this skirt is a fabric hog!  I had to add a seam to the center front and back of the skirt to make it work thanks to the stretch in my fabric.  The fabric, is a stretch sateen that had been in the collection (thanks Carolyn!) for many years, most likely purchased at JoAnn Fabrics, and I want to say I had 4 yards and used all of it! 


As I've made this bodice many times - it's an easy sew for me.  As the fabric was quite thick - I didn't line it.  I sewed it up with my sewing machine and pinked all the seams.  It's not couture folks - but it's a nice dress.  I finished the neckline and armholes with bias binding and the hem with wide lace.

 
I made sure that all of the dresses in this collection have pockets.  which I am sticking my hands in and hitching the hem up here. 

 
The beauty of having a bunch of black and white print dresses is that I can wear any color cardigan/jewelry/shoes with this dress - but for some reason I tend to pair this one with pink.   I have to wear a cardigan at work as we have a no-sleeveless policy.  

 

This dress is cool, comfortable and easy to wear.  It swishes around and feels very feminine.  I'm glad I combined these two elements - although I'm not sure I'd do it again - just because the skirt is such a fabric hog! 

14 comments :

  1. I love this dress. You are so pretty in it!

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  2. I love your dress. You can't go wrong with black & whites. You look lovely. Great job!
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  3. I love this dress, you look wonderful.

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  4. You look great! Such a pretty dress!

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  5. This is really lovely, its totally your silhouette!

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  6. Classic black & white... Lovely!

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  7. Such a great dress! Really nice on you!

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  8. Buy more fabric and do it again. You wear this "married" pattern well and it shows in the photos - and on your face!!

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  9. Gorgeous!! And the fit is perfect! I also love your belt!

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  10. If you have the fabric for a swirly skirt, it always feels lovely. I think this one looks pretty on you. I made a red and white one for my daughter's bridal shower last Saturday, with a hi/lo hem, and it felt really swirly and feminine. I think swirly is the key to feeling pretty. I hope you enjoyed your vacation!

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