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Okay, this whole thing is going to be behind a cut because I am just not that cruel. It looks like we're going to be making my dress, though we went looking the other day and found some fun stuff -- not enough to make a full outfit from, unfortunately, but fun stuff nonetheless. So I've spent this evening going over patterns and whatnot. I have posted a number of pics and commentary behind the cut. If you don't care, don't go there. If you do, come be a goober with me over dresses.
So, first of all -- never go to buy patterns and look at Vogue's pattern book first before you look at any of the others. It'll just ruin you for the rest of them. Heh.
Many of these things are likely wholly impractical, but they're awfully spiffy nonetheless. Most of these have bare arms, which is probably not ideal but may have to work regardless.
A.
This would be advanced sewing, as it doesn't come with either a picture or instructions.
B. Vera Wang backless gown
Unfortunately I can't figure out how to get just the picture of this in. It's got a drape across a low back and a fishtail hem for the long version of the dress, both of which are just dreamy. I'd probably make the short one, though... I dunno. The downside is that the neckline in front is pretty shallow, and all the drama in the world from the back doesn't mean a thing if walking toward someone doesn't do it. Of course, most of time I'd be dancing backwards, so....
C. Dress and slip.
This has sort of a 1930s feel to it. The overdress can be solid or a sheer, and I really like the tailored feel of it. It's also relatively simple, for a Vogue pattern. The uneven hemline also gives it some motion and hides a multitude of sins.
D. Um... pretty thing
I really can't describe this one well, and in all honesty, given the amount of stuff going on here, the odds of this actually coming out well on me reduce this to a non-player in this evening's pageant. Isn't it beautiful, though? In my head, it fits me to a "t." :) Oh, and Vogue rates this one as "Advanced." Yeesh.
E. Black knit separates
Now I love, love, love this one. The mermaid sort of gored skirt in two different lengths, the fun little top... this one's got that sassy sort of look to it. It also suits my body type pretty well. I'm very, very tempted. It's also rated "Easy."
F. Suit top and skirt
This one is not rated easy. Oh my lord, though, I wants it, my precious. It's sort of sweet but yet sexy and edgy all at the same time. I think I can even pull it off with my current body shape, even with the back as it is. Cons: It might seem a bit too demure with the music we're choosing, but then again, maybe not. I'm not nearly as fond of the front of the top, but I don't dislike it either. Oh, and the store has this sort of lightweight black denim with a slight red metallic sheen.... it's not quite perfect, but I think it''d be awfully close.
G. Buckle top and skirt
So, the picture of the woman in the black top with the side buckles and the matching skirt? Oh yeah. That one. Probably with the top in red. Again, the pattern is rated "easy" and it would be relatively easy to alter to fit me nigh unto perfectly. Also, while it's not exactly tango... well, it's still damn spiffy, and it would make excellent date clothing. This and the separates in E are both in that category... F somewhat, at least with the skirt, but that's it.
So... yes. I'd thought about some others, but I think these are either my favorites or the most realistic or both. Comments?
So, first of all -- never go to buy patterns and look at Vogue's pattern book first before you look at any of the others. It'll just ruin you for the rest of them. Heh.
Many of these things are likely wholly impractical, but they're awfully spiffy nonetheless. Most of these have bare arms, which is probably not ideal but may have to work regardless.
A.
This would be advanced sewing, as it doesn't come with either a picture or instructions.
B. Vera Wang backless gown
Unfortunately I can't figure out how to get just the picture of this in. It's got a drape across a low back and a fishtail hem for the long version of the dress, both of which are just dreamy. I'd probably make the short one, though... I dunno. The downside is that the neckline in front is pretty shallow, and all the drama in the world from the back doesn't mean a thing if walking toward someone doesn't do it. Of course, most of time I'd be dancing backwards, so....
C. Dress and slip.
This has sort of a 1930s feel to it. The overdress can be solid or a sheer, and I really like the tailored feel of it. It's also relatively simple, for a Vogue pattern. The uneven hemline also gives it some motion and hides a multitude of sins.
D. Um... pretty thing
I really can't describe this one well, and in all honesty, given the amount of stuff going on here, the odds of this actually coming out well on me reduce this to a non-player in this evening's pageant. Isn't it beautiful, though? In my head, it fits me to a "t." :) Oh, and Vogue rates this one as "Advanced." Yeesh.
E. Black knit separates
Now I love, love, love this one. The mermaid sort of gored skirt in two different lengths, the fun little top... this one's got that sassy sort of look to it. It also suits my body type pretty well. I'm very, very tempted. It's also rated "Easy."
F. Suit top and skirt
This one is not rated easy. Oh my lord, though, I wants it, my precious. It's sort of sweet but yet sexy and edgy all at the same time. I think I can even pull it off with my current body shape, even with the back as it is. Cons: It might seem a bit too demure with the music we're choosing, but then again, maybe not. I'm not nearly as fond of the front of the top, but I don't dislike it either. Oh, and the store has this sort of lightweight black denim with a slight red metallic sheen.... it's not quite perfect, but I think it''d be awfully close.
G. Buckle top and skirt
So, the picture of the woman in the black top with the side buckles and the matching skirt? Oh yeah. That one. Probably with the top in red. Again, the pattern is rated "easy" and it would be relatively easy to alter to fit me nigh unto perfectly. Also, while it's not exactly tango... well, it's still damn spiffy, and it would make excellent date clothing. This and the separates in E are both in that category... F somewhat, at least with the skirt, but that's it.
So... yes. I'd thought about some others, but I think these are either my favorites or the most realistic or both. Comments?
