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Upper secondary school: finished! Here’s the 50s/60s inspired graduation dress I sewed. There’s a lacy petticoat under the dress to make it a bit more puffy. I shortened the gloves by using satin side string and added tiny bows on them (the gloves were bought, I didn’t sew them). You may notice some similarities between this and my evening gown… No pattern was used!
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thick purple cotton, satin, invisible zipper.
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Nov 14, 2010, 10.56 AMby miledo
My dream dress !!! Very very very nice ((=
Mar 26, 2010, 10.21 PMby madebymalwina
I love the cut! And the gloves! And the overall outfit!
Dec 28, 2009, 02.43 PMby judabra
Wonderful! This is a very similar dress that I wanted to sew for my wedding day! I wish I’d seen this earlier! A great job, you look stunning.
Dec 21, 2009, 12.16 PMby poloiscool123
I love it! The style is so beautiful, and one I favour. Well done! Could I try it out some point please?
Sep 9, 2009, 01.47 PMby florean-fortescue
exceptionally lovely, you’ve recreated the 50’s/60’s look quite authentically
Aug 10, 2009, 10.00 AMby lelie
This lookes great!
Jul 30, 2009, 02.44 PMby ranzien
Oh I love it! I really like the 50s/60s inspire and the gloves is the perfect finish! :) Love all your creations.
Jul 10, 2009, 08.01 AMby sabriner
that color is great. :)
Jul 8, 2009, 03.41 AMby funwfabric
Beautiful!!!!! I love this style of dress!!!
Jul 7, 2009, 05.03 PMby dressdummy
Congratulations on your graduation. . . and on another heart-lightening fashion creation. Perfect little dress, I die for big satin bows, and your alteration of the gloves is amazing. Always happy to see your work, Maryy!
Jun 22, 2009, 03.53 PMby verypurpleperson
you’re just too adorable!
Jun 22, 2009, 02.05 PMby karencilla
AWESOME. you definitely pull off the vintage style! you are great. Awesome dress.
Jun 19, 2009, 06.42 AMby bee♥
the ribbon looks great!
Jun 15, 2009, 05.16 AMby dkocsis45
Very lovely.
Jun 15, 2009, 12.34 AMby lybu
Lovely dress and … so very YOU.
Jun 14, 2009, 09.52 PMby milkyway
You look very nice, the dress is gorgeous
Jun 14, 2009, 10.37 AMby lizah
ADORABLE!! :)
Jun 13, 2009, 03.26 PMby arete999
You look gorgeous!Love the dress!
Jun 13, 2009, 02.14 PMby bola
OHHH you look great!, sooo cute! I hope you had a nice time!
Jun 13, 2009, 01.06 PMby hajnika
Wonderful dress,it has a lovely neckline,and I particularly like,that you realised this without a pattern….(Wow!and I love those matching gloves!!)
Jun 13, 2009, 06.55 AMby lauriana
I have to admit I was wondering about that styling choice… (I did like it however, it looks a bit like a hat from a naval uniform, so I asumed you were going for a touch of 50’s pin-up) I think the dress is stunning and 50’s retro is a very good look on you.
Jun 13, 2009, 01.45 AMby maryy
Haha, I can admit that the hat isn’t that classy! It’s just a tradition that when just graduated students get the hats at the ceremony, they wear them the whole day.
Jun 13, 2009, 12.37 AMby mammahargreaves
A lovely dress, very envious!x
Jun 12, 2009, 08.32 PMby maiestia
Absolutely stunning! I particularly like the neckline and the bow.
Jun 12, 2009, 07.18 PMby katrina613
This dress is fabulous!! And I absolutely love the hat!! Glad to see there are other people out there brave enough to wear them!
Jun 12, 2009, 07.12 PMby camilaustral
love the dress!!
but not so sure about the hat… but that’s just me :P
Jun 12, 2009, 07.07 PMby lunatepetal
you look very lovely! love the dress, it’s so cute & classy!
Jun 12, 2009, 06.13 PMby ink
Congratulations! You look totally gorgeous! Congrat’s with your academics and your dress!
Jun 12, 2009, 05.23 PMby emilykate
Oh, that neckline! Gorgeous.
Jun 12, 2009, 03.02 PMby slingstring
THIS IS GORGEOUS! i wish you had a pattern so i could make one for myself! your photo is the best part of all. you totally got the look perfect! nice work!