I'm sure you can come up with tons of events that this fall under, just one off the top of my head would be the annual end of summer luncheon that the company I work for throws, in August.
The dress code is always worded very close but not exact, to the description, above.
How many events/places do you have to go during the summer that require you to be "casual" yet you still want to look sophisticated?
I was thinking about this while I was sewing this dress.
Going to the doctor, an appointment at the bank, PTA meeting, you get the point.
This dress is four years in the making.
I got this linen/rayon suiting in Trinidad, four years ago.
Once again, this is why I don't buy fabric unless I have an idea of what its going to be used for.
I feel like a classic style pattern would be a good fit for it because I love the look of this fabric, it feels so good, wash and press well.
It was a dream to sew and now I want to "keep it".
God really smiled on me with this one, it was such a great experience to have a simple pattern that just
flows so well.
I use a size 14, made the petite adjustment, added an additional inch to the length
but I didn't add any ease to the bottom shirt, it just fits.
So, I have no complaints.
I purchased this belt from forever 21 last week, the leatherette cutout pattern remains me of crochet, I guess you can call it a statement belt.
I got these bracelets with the belt. What I love about them is that you can use what you like if don't want to wear the whole set together, so you are gettng your money's worth with this set.
One more garment to go to complete this set. I hope you are having a great weekend.
I had looked at this pattern and thought that it was "matronly". Girl, the way you've accessorized totally changed the look of the dress! Love, love, love the belt, bracelets and the shoes.
Posted by: Erica B. | April 10, 2011 at 12:59 PM
You look great in this dress! I love the color on you! You have a talent for adding just the right accessories.
I saw this belt and fell in love with it. I got it yesterday.
Posted by: Tesla | April 10, 2011 at 01:33 PM
WHAT, NO VIDEO!!! I love the dress and although the color is one that I would not choose for myself, I adore it too. You really put your foot on this one (positive statement). This one is going on my "TO DO" list.
Posted by: Faye Lewis | April 10, 2011 at 02:10 PM
Awesome dress, it looks great on you and the accessories are perfect.
Posted by: Tanya | April 10, 2011 at 02:13 PM
Love it Toy! You did a fabulous job and the accessories are on point.
Posted by: opal | April 10, 2011 at 02:17 PM
I also love that fabric, the close up pics really show its beauty. It is such a good color for you and a great summer dress :)
Posted by: karen | April 10, 2011 at 02:41 PM
Cute dress but those shoes are crazy, hot, fierce... lol
Posted by: Hillary | April 10, 2011 at 03:00 PM
Just goes to show it's all in the styling. The shoes are killer. The color is yummy. Love how easy it was to sew for you.
Posted by: Dei | April 10, 2011 at 03:35 PM
BEAUTIFUL!!!! I thought the bracelet was a cuff!!! lol. Didn't know they were individual! LOL
Posted by: adrienne | April 10, 2011 at 04:14 PM
Add me to the list of folks who think this is toooo cute!
Posted by: Serenity Earth | April 10, 2011 at 04:48 PM
Orange is a great colour for you! I love this dress and I love the fabric. The belt is a perfect addition and I want your shoes.
Posted by: Carol | April 10, 2011 at 05:50 PM
Great dress and wonderful color.
Posted by: Lori | April 10, 2011 at 07:45 PM
This is a great dress on you, I love the colour. I'm sure I have said this before but you sure know how to pick great accessories.
Posted by: allisonc | April 10, 2011 at 07:52 PM
Great dress and I love the colour, fantastic buttons too :)
Posted by: Robyn | April 11, 2011 at 02:39 AM
Fantastic dress. It's such a classy and timeless style, and the color is beautiful!
Posted by: SenaSews | April 11, 2011 at 03:39 AM
You put a new spin on a classic dress, and the color looks great on you!
Posted by: mz.choize | April 11, 2011 at 09:29 AM
Great dress! The color is good for you.
Posted by: Joyce in NC | April 11, 2011 at 11:07 AM
It took me a minute but I remember that I made this pattern last summer and I take no offense in agreeing with Erica that mine was matronly, yours is NOT.
Posted by: Tanya | April 11, 2011 at 04:55 PM
Love this! You did a great job sewing and I love this dress on you. The open v-neck is very elongating on you!
Posted by: Nancy | April 12, 2011 at 06:28 AM
Great dress and nice details.
Posted by: sheila | April 12, 2011 at 10:42 AM
Stunning! The perfect color and accessories really make this dress look wonderful on you! It made me take a second look at the pattern too!
Posted by: Carolyn | April 13, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Love, love how you spruced up this classic dress.
Posted by: Cennetta | April 13, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Lookin good!! Killer shoes!
Posted by: narcissaqtpie | April 20, 2011 at 11:34 AM
You look so sleek and sensational in this delectable color and style!
Posted by: Louella | April 20, 2011 at 01:22 PM
That's truly fabulous, Toya! It reminds me of my Patrones red linen dress! You did a great job with the finishing details and the styling of the dress too I love everything!
Posted by: Tany | May 07, 2011 at 07:09 AM
You are rocking that girlfriend lol
Posted by: Sassy T | December 12, 2011 at 05:34 AM
I just got this pattern a couple weeks ago, and was looking for photos, just for comparison, I guess you'd say. Lucky for everyone else this wasn't a competition, because you would have won. I usually sew with pure cotton, but I'll look into linen/rayon.
Posted by: Stacy | October 30, 2012 at 05:06 PM