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Dentelle & Vichy
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Many different inspirations for this dress… I liked the 40 houndstooth dress by olystyrene, I’ve been wanting to make a peplum dress for ages, and a bib too, and finally I saw that French movie which takes place in the 70s, “Potiche”, where the secretary wears beautiful and sexy dresses… (last picture, only shot I found).
And I had that fabric. So I thought : why not?
I made the top pattern using gedwoods technique, and the fit isn’t too bad (I should make it again to improve it but it takes so long…), I used a basic pencil skirt pattern for the skirt. I drafted the collar and the bib, and used a circle of fabric to make the peplum.
I added the lace from one of my great grandmother nightgowns… I promised myself I would use all the lace she had!
While making it, I thought it was maybe “too much”, but then I showed it to my parents and they loved it! They wanted me to wear it for Christmas, so I finished it in a rush… And the skirt’s slit cracked just at the end of the dinner! (But yes, I repaired it ^^)
So, finally, I think I’ll wear it on formal-but-not-too-formal occasions, like oral exams or something :)
Material Notes
It was written “Unknown composition” !!! Gingham, lace, invisible zipper.
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Dec 10, 2011, 10.24 AMby adriprints
Very sweet dress!
Jun 1, 2011, 10.28 AMby Irina Schwab
Can I add to the long list: I love this!
Feb 3, 2011, 06.28 PMby Erin E
Well done! It fits you so well and I love the lace detail. Perfect!
I featured your dress on my blog :)
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Feb 3, 2011, 06.40 PMby mixtlii
Wow thanks :) I’m very flattered!!
Jan 25, 2011, 03.34 PMby jambrigid
Very madmen. You look cute and hot:)
Jan 21, 2011, 01.14 PMby Giznea
Gorgeous!!! I love it!
Jan 21, 2011, 09.40 AMby olystyrene
well done! you made a gorgeous dress!! it has a wonderful shape that looks beautiful on you! (ps. i feel so flattered!!)
Jan 14, 2011, 02.21 PMby whiterussian
wonderful! i like it so much and the fabric too :)
Jan 14, 2011, 01.18 PMby porlock
Oh my, that’s beautiful. I’m currently building up a wardrobe of sexy secretary dresses (although so far all bought) but I think I will have to make myself something similar to this.
I’m also a total sucker for houndstooth.
Jan 14, 2011, 10.43 AMby danilovestosew
Absolutely gorgeous. Well done.
Jan 13, 2011, 08.43 PMby atomiquee
so classy love it
Jan 13, 2011, 08.18 PMby chichil
C’est adorable! Je trouve ta robe charmante, elle me fait penser au style de la jolie fiancée des amoureux de Peynet :)
Jan 13, 2011, 03.18 PMby almatinka
Very nice!!! Love the bib and the peplum especially!!!
Jan 12, 2011, 08.41 PMby vflsun
Spectacular job!!! Very stylish and just right. It looks good on you too! :)
Jan 12, 2011, 04.54 PMby laceumbrella
Absolutely stunning!
Jan 12, 2011, 11.50 AMby Sewing And Style
wow- you are turning to be a real serious seamstress!!!! Love all your works!!!!
Jan 11, 2011, 11.34 PMby janene
Such a fabulous dress. I love everything about it and it looks fantastic on you!
Jan 11, 2011, 09.47 PMby Ricardo Abreu
Tres chic
Jan 11, 2011, 07.13 PMby mamamodista
Tres jolie! It looks lovely on you and you did a great job!
Jan 11, 2011, 07.06 PMby brisehuus
magnifique! This is sooooo beautiful! Congratulations!
Jan 11, 2011, 06.09 PMby denisedamedesigns
So gorgeous & elegant love it!!
Jan 11, 2011, 04.57 PMby lizah
elegant and classic, great job!
Jan 11, 2011, 04.43 PMby Sathishkumar Damodaran
Good job…….so nice….ther is no words to say
Jan 11, 2011, 03.44 PMby pinksalamander
I absolutely love this, if only I could get away with wearing a peplum dress!
Jan 11, 2011, 03.43 PMby juebejue
wow! it flatters your figure very well! love the lace!
Jan 11, 2011, 03.28 PMby joost52
Gorgeous, absolutely gorgeous!
Jan 11, 2011, 02.16 PMby robygiup
Gorgeous!!! I absolutely love it! ;) Also great choice of the fabric, it’s so appropriate for this kind of outfit!
Jan 11, 2011, 02.09 PMby analogue
Very elegant, I like the 40s silhouette :)
Jan 11, 2011, 01.52 PMby aggelicat .)
beautifull!!!
Jan 11, 2011, 12.56 PMby rokonela
Nice outfit. Great job.
Jan 11, 2011, 12.03 PMby concreteknickers
this is very nice, well done and congrats to the construction of the bodice
….i have the same idea in mind and i do looove the dress be olystyrene… i guess i really have to give it a go now….