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This was a really easy dress to make, and makes a big statement. I got the inspiration from Breakfast at Tiffany and Charades, both of which profile Audrey Hepburn wearing a LBD.
The back of the dress is open and there is an invisible zipper under the arm. I found the pattern, which was Simplicity 2180, very easy to work with. I had made the day version twice before, and wanted to try my hand at the evening one. I am really pleased with how it worked out and I would definately reccomend it.
The day dress version that I made is Retro Reminiscent Good-bye Party Dress
The material was of an unknown origin, which is too bad because I would use it again.
I made the slit on the side a bit shorter for a more conservative wear, but I will definately be making this dress again in a brighter fabric for the summer
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Difficulty
Intermediate
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Feb 20, 2013, 02.37 AMby pictureit17
Very classy dress, I love Audrey Hepburn’s style too!
Feb 19, 2013, 06.53 PMby sala22
It’s so elegant!
Feb 18, 2013, 06.34 PMby MojoHollz
Very classy, great job!
Feb 18, 2013, 05.54 PMby Mary Athey
I remember.your.floral.party dress (gorgeous) and I love this one as well. The backs just fab x