tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post660601957424537983..comments2023-09-16T05:56:01.927-07:00Comments on Create / Enjoy: The high school reunion dress that wasn'tAdventures in Dressmakinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00276208940528297433noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-19651966534324337552013-01-11T12:14:32.311-08:002013-01-11T12:14:32.311-08:00That is a gorgeous fabric you chose! I love the m...That is a gorgeous fabric you chose! I love the muted color and that light ethereal floaty feel it has, and it really matches the airy bohemian feel of your design :) The decision to make the skirt fuller was pure genius, it adds so much flirtiness and charm to the dress! I can sort of see what people mean when they say the color is too light for your skintone but with your dark hair I don't think it's an issue; when I first saw the pictures I thought the color looked lovely on you. I know what you mean about the fit of the dress and I think part of the issue is that the bodice is a bit too short so the waist sits too high on you. The original pattern was designed with a wide waist band, so the bodice was probably drafted to hit just above the waist. If you just omitted the waistband then it stands to reason that the resulting waistline would be too high. Since the skirt starts just above your waist, your waistline is being obscured by the gathers in the skirt. I'm sure you have a much better idea than I do of what adjustments for fit can be made, so those are all the suggestions I have :) Thank you for sharing this dress with us, it is so pretty!IreneDAdlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13018529445706711464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-20090859251777222812013-01-11T07:07:12.180-08:002013-01-11T07:07:12.180-08:00I think the main reason it doesn't quite look ...I think the main reason it doesn't quite look "right" is the fact that it doesn't work well with your skin tone. I'd dye it to give more contrast, something bright would be really nice maybe creamy orange or coral or something...Avelihttp://www.vahvateasjadelogiraamat.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-10937174947717328622013-01-10T19:01:38.408-08:002013-01-10T19:01:38.408-08:00This is super cute - I think that style (and color...This is super cute - I think that style (and color) are super flattering on you! Hope you had fun at the reunion :)Stephanie @ henry happenedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06605155152332839171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-3009333708621972082013-01-09T20:46:47.333-08:002013-01-09T20:46:47.333-08:00Your dress certainly looks like your inspirational...Your dress certainly looks like your inspirational photos so you got that right. I think this would be perfect for a beach, park or even festival!! Otherwise it would be nice in winter over some black leggings!! So this way you can wear it all year round. However not sure how cold your winters are hehe. I think it's great you had a dress in mind and made it though not everyone can do that!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08961048933719984502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-4059517931210047812013-01-09T04:22:47.832-08:002013-01-09T04:22:47.832-08:00Hello, Suzannah- I will forever be envious of you...Hello, Suzannah- I will forever be envious of your sewing skills! The dress is very pretty. I love the skirt! -Marci @ Stone Cottage AdventuresStone Cottage Adventureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17575238617481656209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-77575240949780261852013-01-09T00:06:01.419-08:002013-01-09T00:06:01.419-08:00Suzannah, I love that you've shown us this one...Suzannah, I love that you've shown us this one! My first thought was its the colour that's not working for you. I agree, dye could be the answer, and it needs heels as high as you can go....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00400191239163527224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-64535110736880279092013-01-08T21:27:25.383-08:002013-01-08T21:27:25.383-08:00I think it looks beautiful the way it is. It is ki...I think it looks beautiful the way it is. It is kind of short in front, but if you wore it over a pair of leggings (or maybe a catsuit), it would look fabulous, and the airy layers would be awesome and flowy.Dinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03916932421009350364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-35890042973226742662013-01-08T12:56:07.361-08:002013-01-08T12:56:07.361-08:00i think if you dyed it a royal blue or an emerald ...i think if you dyed it a royal blue or an emerald green the dress would look amazing (or coral). Can the fabric take dye? If you can't dye it, i'd just do brightly colorful necklace, belt, and shoes to ad some contrast. soisewedthishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11132339220603233156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-4929275285559332602013-01-08T08:47:50.043-08:002013-01-08T08:47:50.043-08:00Girl, you'd look lovely in a burlap sack! Just...Girl, you'd look lovely in a burlap sack! Just saying... ; )Lucynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-42781411500810798562013-01-08T08:16:53.146-08:002013-01-08T08:16:53.146-08:00Wear it as a beach cover up :)Wear it as a beach cover up :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-56981909951492441572013-01-08T08:00:49.429-08:002013-01-08T08:00:49.429-08:00I understand why you didn't wear the dress, bu...I understand why you didn't wear the dress, but I like it on you the way it is. I agree with the top poster that it looks like something you could get away with wearing more casually.Kirahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17575752353533259832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-91159836441645109722013-01-08T07:59:13.023-08:002013-01-08T07:59:13.023-08:00I think it'd look very nice belted. Do you ha...I think it'd look very nice belted. Do you have any wide or semi-wide belts in a muted tone? I'd love to see what you come up with- I think it has potential, even with the more blouse-like fit up top.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06951136835669394274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5757733747822094075.post-91960602026858307422013-01-08T07:44:41.184-08:002013-01-08T07:44:41.184-08:00If you don't overdress it, you could waer it i...If you don't overdress it, you could waer it in day-to-day wear or an evening out with your hubby in late spring/summer. It looks like it's the perfect dress for those hot, warm summer. I think it would be even more stunning with something casual gold around the neckline (a brouche or something)Allynarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05506508640667783645noreply@blogger.com