Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Round Two....More honesty needed :)



First, I want to start of saying thank you to everyone who gave me their two cents. I appreciated all the honesty. Really, you guys are awesome! So, yesterday's post made me stop and think about this question. What do you wear to a bridal shower? I have been to, let me think, a little less than a dozen in my life. Each one has been different, obviously, but I think I have worn both dresses and separates. This one that I have to attend is for my youngest sister at the end of March. Let me give you the details of this shower, in case that makes a difference on your input.

The shower is to be held at 12:30 on a Sunday and the style of food is brunch/lunch. The colors of the wedding are heavy on the pinks, golds, sea foam green, coral and grey with lots of sparkle/glitter. Above is the card that I received to be her matron of honor. It gives you a good idea of her style and the colors. The wedding also has a bit of that 1960's feel to it. Think Moonrise Kingdom with a little Bloomingdales and confetti thrown in. Fun, right?

My sister (the baby of the four of us) is stylish and very certain of her own personal style. I, on the other hand, even though in my mid-thirties (wow, that is the first time I have written that out!), am just now starting to try to define what style is my own. Sewing is helping that in a major way. I *really* want to sew something for this shower, but it needs to be something special.

Special. This makes me think that regardless of what I do it has to be spot on. This means in term of fit, style and full outfit cohesion. Pressure? Pfff. I got this! ::nervous laugh::

After yesterday's post I went back to my fabric and pattern stash and pulled out everything that spoke bridal shower to me and then I came to a conclusion. Today I have decided. Sort of. As much as I want to do a dress, the need for me to use that great pink and gold wool is just too great! I have a little over a yard, only enough for a skirt. I am going to do a skirt and blouse and save a dress for some other wedding festivities (bachelorette and rehearsal dinner are still to come). Look what else I found in my stash, *the perfect* fabric for a blouse:

ivory polka dot silk jacquard, really hard to photograph!

What can't dots make awesome, right?

To be honest, I purchased this beautiful silk from Gorgeous Fabrics to make my bridesmaid dress for the wedding. This ended up not happening, for reasons that I may go into later. Maybe. Regardless, I think it is perfect that I use it for this outfit. This silk is absolutely stunning.

Here are the two together:



I am keeping the skirt pattern that I posted the other day, but I think I am not going to add the patch pockets. I may do inseam pockets or nothing at all. The patch pockets feel too casual to me, and I want this to be a more classic and formal skirt. Let me refresh your memory of the skirt again:


Now, if you all are willing...I would love your input on the blouse. As Clio pointed out my first blouse may be a bit "office". And as much as I want to sew that blouse, I am starting to think she is right. Here are the new options for the blouses:



I think I am leaning towards the top one, because I think I can do something fun with a binding to add a little more color to the blouse. Maybe a rose-gold silk, coral or a not-boring-beige (does that exist?) I think with all the books I own, I could really couture the sh*t out of them and make them really nice pieces.

Do you think I am heading in the right direction? What do you think? Again, be honest. Completely honest :)

10 comments:

  1. Wow- that would be SUCH a gorgeous outfit! Very Chanel looking which sounds perfectly in-keeping with the themes of the wedding! I definitely think you should do the skirt without the patch pockets and I love the top blouse! I actually think it would be really cute with the black contrast trim but any of your suggestions or even just self trimmed would be lovely too!
    Really pleased I found your blog!
    Ami x

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    1. Thanks Ami! So glad you found my blog too :)

      I appreciate the feedback. Chanel is exactly what I was hoping to invoke. Glad to know that I am not the only one that thought so! I might have to play around with different colors of binding, because black does look so stunning in the photo. I hadn't really thought of using self binding, but this fabric is so gorgeous, that will now definitely be on my list of possibilities! Thanks so much!!!

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  2. Oh I love that polka dotted silk! It looks so lovely, and I like both blouses. Would the reverse of the fabric work for the binding, or does the reverse look too much like a "wrong" side? It may be able to provide subtle contrast.

    I admit that I'm still in love with the idea of that lovely pink wool made into a dress. I scoured my patterns and McCall's OOP 5818 only requires 1 1/4 yards. It's a simple sheath with pleated neckline and would be lovely with a cardigan if the weather is too cool. Just an idea, but it is available on Ebay

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    1. Thanks for the suggestion, you are so kind to go through your stash! I have a feeling that my fabric isn't going to be wide enough, but I will check :)

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  3. Oh, one other dress pattern I found that could work is Butterick 5455. If your fabric is 60" it only requires 1 1/4 and that includes pockets!

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    1. Okay, the piece that I have is 33 inches long and only 54 inches wide. This is before any type of pre-treating or pre-shrinkage! So, even less than I originally thought. Yikes! Remind me not to eyeball fabric anymore ;) So, I think the skirt is the clear choice here. It is a good think I am forgoing the pockets!! But, again I *really* appreciate you trying to help. Should I ever find another piece of this fabric I will make sure to get enough for a dress for you and me :)

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    2. I'm holding you to that because you have EXCELLENT taste in fabric :D

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  4. That polka dot silk is gorgeous!! love it - and with the skirt, I think it would look very pretty. (I wrote that pattern # down - think I want it :)) I like the second picture of the top. It's simple and yet sophisticated classy.

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    1. I am toying with just making both if I have the time and the inclination! I think both would come in handy, very simple and classic. I am about to muslin the skirt, so I will let you know the verdict. Have you tried any of the Amazing Fit patterns?

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  5. I love this ivory polka dot silk fabric, I would like to use this for my wedding dress (my inspiration is the Marie Laporte "Justine" wedding dress), but unfortunately I didn't find it anymore in "Gorgeous Fabrics". If You detect something such as nice and volatile, please let me know! The top one blouse with a ribbon is very cute and kittenish, I would choose it!

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