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Description
The Kiki dress is perfect for making a chic fashion statement: the curved front and back scoop neck is soft & elegant while a bounty of center back buttons lend this dress a lovely vintage feel. The Kiki dress comes with 3 sleeve variations (included in this pattern, the thumbnails are on the pattern page), which are perfectly fit for multiple occasions!
We made the short puff-sleeved variation in contrasting black & white textured silk blends, which add an interesting appeal to this form flattering dress.
Material Notes
2 – 2 1/4 yards medium – lightweight cotton or silk blends. 20cm zipper, 90cm x 15cm interfacing, 11 small buttons
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Dress
- Style
- Classic, Evening Wear, Mod, Preppy, Rock, Romantic
- Material
- Chiffon, Cotton, Blends, Silk
Credits
- Photographer
Danielle St. Laurent
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Apr 3, 2010, 07.06 PMby zumurruda
This looks fantastic! It looks better than the original yellow version.
Jan 25, 2010, 09.53 PMby lenenyheim
Hey that was a great solution, black and white. Just great!
Jan 15, 2010, 06.44 AMby thecuriouskiwi
It’d be really great if you guys posted the fabric split, how much for the skirt and how much for the top since the fabric cutting layout only shows for one fabric type. I just bought this pattern and I’m looking forward to finding the perfect fabrics. Thanks BurdaStyle xx
Jan 15, 2010, 01.29 AMby aliish
Of course I love this dress with it’s innnocent, but not, look. And those shoes……. have to keep my eyes open for some!!!!
Jan 14, 2010, 04.57 PMby cazcook
Cute but edgy – i love it!
Jan 14, 2010, 12.51 AMby sewithought
love love this version and its dangerous looking slit!
Jan 13, 2010, 02.18 AMby iamhighfashion
i love this dress! it is just gorgeous!
Jan 12, 2010, 07.26 PMby starryeyes11
This is very cute, the contrasting fabrics used show the patterns potential better than the original!
Jan 12, 2010, 12.07 PMby cgm5498
I LOVE the kiki dress! The black looks great
Jan 12, 2010, 10.44 AMby jays
oh I love this variation- the kiki has so much potential! It turns into a totally different dress as soon as you change the fabric/ colour/ sleeves! Also The skirt panels are great because it lets you place the slit wherever you want!
Jan 12, 2010, 07.27 AMby marinaglory
The white fabric looks so lush and I love the subtle metallic threads through the black fabric too! A great spin on classic style :]
Jan 12, 2010, 05.58 AMby Chandler Etheridge
It just makes me wanna go out and buy the materials and make one for myself! Love it
Jan 12, 2010, 03.54 AMby calicocouture
Really cute!
Jan 12, 2010, 02.31 AMby erdronen
So pretty! I liked the other version, but this is so cute as well! Definitely worth buying the pattern with two cute options!
Jan 12, 2010, 12.38 AMby lenarrrd
Hurraaaaaaaaaah I LOVE THIS – been dying to see the other sleeve variation for a while now before I took the plunge and bought the pattern. This way it can be worn into spring as well :)
Jan 11, 2010, 11.47 PMby indil
Super cute. Loved this pattern from the start, love this version too!
Jan 11, 2010, 11.06 PMby alisondahl
Happy Monday…We’re very glad to hear some positive feedback from our users for a change! Thanks for the kind words, this dress is definitely a keeper!
Jan 11, 2010, 10.58 PMby ichigogirl
I REALLY really like this! I feel the urge to buy the pattern… it’s SO pretty just as it is and it seems very easy to change in various ways, so, thank you Burdastyle, great work!
Jan 11, 2010, 09.52 PMby pixelink
ohh yeah, I’m in love with all the elements to this design. THANKS BSTYLE
Jan 11, 2010, 09.11 PMby sunnilj9
Its so fabulous! I can’t wait to make my own. I love the triangular waist inset and the ruffles on the top. Great fabric choices too!
Jan 11, 2010, 08.12 PMby skwarynia
Wow I’m impressed! Burdastyle you have the best patterns ever! Really!:D And I’m glad I’m here:D
Jan 11, 2010, 08.04 PMby dschudie
lovely! i prefer this kiki variation, too. it`s amazing how different the look is, which one alteration and another fabric. now i can envision to make my own kiki :-) thank you for inspiration burda
Jan 11, 2010, 07.01 PMby carolinam
i liked the long sleeves of the kiki but these are nice too. I would choose less contrasting fabric i think. But before i start dreaming about making a dress (i already have many ideas in my head for many dresses) i should finish my project of this moment first.
Jan 11, 2010, 06.54 PMby wzrdreams
I love this version so much…. and I have just the black, crepe backed satin for the skirt in my stash.
Jan 11, 2010, 05.48 PMby dorawarren
I like this one much better than the first Kiki with longer sleeves
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Jan 11, 2010, 06.07 PMby Laura Bolčina
Me too!
Jan 11, 2010, 05.09 PMby dancemagicdance
Amazing! So super cute and perfect for every body type!
Jan 11, 2010, 05.05 PMby ashchaser
Ooh! This is so damn cute, I love those sleeves!