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A Date with the 60's
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I really like to design things that are colorful, feminine and inspired by nature. So this my Coffee Date Dress. Since I don’t drink coffee it should be my Date with the 60’s Dress. It turned out a little too 60’s Austin Powerish, but oh well. It has a seafoam colored ruffle. The ruffle is linen and the print is a cotton fabric in eggplant purple by Alexander Henry. I added 2 orange buttons (that my Mom brought back from Europe for me) on the back. I hope to wear this out with ladies and get into all kinds of Shenanigans. I have to say this has been a very hard dress to make and I thought it would have been easier since I have already made it once. The first time it was way too small. I really had a hard time with the facing as well. But I made it work.
The photo shoot was on the roof of my apartment. Thanks to my friend Bert for taking the pictures
Material Notes
invisible zipper, cotton and linen fabric, interfacing
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Nov 5, 2009, 01.25 AMby camilaustral
i really like it!! maybe with very simple sandals or flats it could look more “timeless” ;)
love the print!
Oct 17, 2009, 09.36 AMby JhurieneSling
I love 60’s fashion, nice bright colors!
Sep 26, 2009, 02.26 AMby figamadood
Great dress! I love that colorful print, and the bright ruffle tops it off nicely.