BurdaStyle Sewing Vintage Modern Contest 2013 Little White D...

Added Feb 16, 2013

by Amber Barker

Las Vegas, Unite...

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Ok. So I went a little crazy and I decided to make a white satin dress. (perfect for a summer wedding!) I thought it would be fabulous to base my design on the Elizabeth Gathered-Waist Dress and make a dress that can be fully functional anywhere, not just down the isle. I dropped myself into several situations to demonstrate this. It can be worn as a truly 50s inspired dress, or with a leather jacket for evening, as a wedding dress, on a stroll in the summertime, and it fits right in in both the retro style and the modern style of architecture and areas. I love my little cut out detail in the front and I added a tie that can be in a front or back bow, or just wrapped several times and tucked in for a sleeker look. I was going for some major versatility. This contest is all about who can make vintage modern again the best, and who can keep the essence of the era while still staying up to date and I think my cutout front white gathered waist dress does just that. I paired it with nude peep toe canvas wedges, black heels, a black leather jacket, and shocking red lipstick and vivid blue eyeliner for a retro-modern feel. Enjoy!

Material Notes

This dress is made from ivory satin with poly satin lining. Fully lined and under stitched with ivory zipper back.

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Women
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    Mar 2, 2013, 03.46 PMby Wendy Parthoens

    I like the dress a lot (I think it would be stunning in red too…) and I really love your presentation! Unfortunately I’m to late to vote for your dress, but just wanted to say: job well done!

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    Feb 21, 2013, 09.08 PMby laura76

    It is so adorable! Very nice job!

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    Feb 21, 2013, 08.49 PMby daisymomo

    very pretty! hope you win x

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    Feb 20, 2013, 04.18 AMby Amber Barker

    Don’t forget to vote for my design to win! http://www.burdastyle.com/gallery/361?page=19. Thanks!!!!

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    Feb 18, 2013, 08.41 AMby missvalentine0601

    Love the dollhouse photos!

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    Feb 18, 2013, 08.41 AMby missvalentine0601

    Love the dollhouse photos!

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    Feb 17, 2013, 05.00 PMby flowergirl22

    your dog? fab dress, love the leather jacket

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      Feb 20, 2013, 04.18 AMby Amber Barker

      Yes, she is a full size poodle named Lilah. Thanks!

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    Feb 16, 2013, 11.45 AMby merche

    Great dress and absolutely amazing photos!

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    Feb 16, 2013, 10.08 AMby Mary Athey

    This is gorgeous,.love.the cute.out and.the photos. Good luck x

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    Feb 16, 2013, 05.41 AMby smallone

    oh my gosh…this is a wonderful dress…but you have to win the prize for best presentation of a project!!!!!!

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    Feb 16, 2013, 03.30 AMby runningwithscissors1

    Cute dress! Love how you played it up with the pictures.

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      Feb 20, 2013, 04.17 AMby Amber Barker

      Yeah I love photoshop, and design so it just made sense. Thank you!

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    Feb 16, 2013, 01.15 AMby kisses

    Nice dress

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