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Hey look, its another Vogue 8701! This one I made out of black rayon/wool gabardine from FabricMart. I made one modification from my previous plaid version, which was to take an extra dart at the neckline. I think I could honestly take this in a bit in the sides as gabardine has more give to it than silk dupioni. It has a wonderful drape and depth of color, though, which I love. And its perfect for a chilly office setting without being too hot when you have to drive home, except maybe during July and August.
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| I think I was giving the stray cat the stink eye, not sure. |
This is me swishing from side to side. Like I said, its a great swishy fabric.
Here you kinda get a peek of the zipper. Its a vintage metal zipper I stole from my MIL stash and put in with a hand pick stitch. And because of the way my waist is, the belt rides up above the dress waistline a bit.
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| Incidentally, it looks just fine un belted. |
Side view. Side note: The shoes are Jeffrey Campbell. Two years and they are still my favorites.
So some stats:
Fabric: rayon/wool gabardine $5yd (bought during a super sale), 3 yards. Bemberg rayon lining, I fussed with it and got it out of 2.5 yards (60" wide), $16 a yard. So $47 dollars.
Notions: Zipper and lace hem tape, both inherited from other people's stashes. 0 dollars
Time: If I hadn't put the sleeves in backwards, cut to finish would have been 8 hours (hand picked zipper, hand sewn invisible hem). But that added on an extra 2 hours. I started this last month and fussed with it off an on. 10 hours over about four weeks.
This dress is absolutely beautiful. I like it even better than the plaid, which is quite a feat.
ReplyDeleteTruth be told, I like this one better than the plaid because its way more versatile.
DeleteLovely!! I love the way you accessorized it. I always seem to pull out the red to wear with my LBD too. :)
ReplyDeleteBlack and red is on my top three list of "colors I wear together".
DeletePretty!!! I really love the belt and SHOES that really brighten it up.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteBeautiful. Great mix of feminine and fun while still being completely office appropriate.
ReplyDeleteI got a ton of unsolicited compliments at work that day, which made me happy.
DeleteOooh, so classic! Love the accessories! That neckline is great on you too - and the v in the back is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Deletethis is gorgeous - perfect. i love it with the red belt (that belt is just fab - is it a vintage clasp?)
ReplyDeleteYes, the belt clasp is vintage. and thanks!
DeleteI was going to comment on the shoes. :-) It's a pretty LBD, and all the accessories make it just perfect. Swishy fabric is fun!
ReplyDeletebest part about this dress is I can switch out accessories for completely different looks :)
DeletePerfect shape- the plaid has a major rival now!
ReplyDeleteIts does make me happy!
DeleteThis makes me so happy to see. Her momma would be so proud, as it is to me.
ReplyDeletei tried to comment yesterday on my tiny phone and couldn't remember my fukakte password!!
ReplyDeleteyou will be surprised (you know, cause of the black) but i think this is my favorite lady katza make to date. the neckline, the fit, the drape, the accessories, EVEN THE BLACK, i love it! stunning, lady!!
Wow, that's some seriously high praise coming from you? You like my black dress?? AWESOME.
DeleteIt looks fantastic!! Love the accessories too - is there any better color to pair with black than red!?
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