I've talked before about how my fiance and I just did engagement pictures. I wanted to show you another dress I made to wear in them... we did a sort of 60's-ey shoot, and I designed this dress combining some patterns. I knew I wanted something slim-fitting, a la Mad Men secretaries. I even used a vintage fabric, a lovely silk/linen blend in a bold blue.
Inspiration:
I used a vintage one my mom lent me, McCall's 6275, for the skirt.
I used Simplicity 2444 for the bodice, but cut it for less "wearing ease" than recommended since I wanted the snug-fitting look of the 60's.
Here's how it turned out!
(I promise the skirt isn't wrinkled in the engagement pics!)
I had a lot of fun accessorizing for a 60's look, doing my hair, etc. All I added in this picture is the rhinestone circle pin--it's just too plain without it. Can't wait to show you pics!
Update: Here it is in one of our
engagement pics!!
It turned out adorable!
ReplyDeleteGotta love Joan and Peggy's wardrobes. I wish I could just crawl into the Mad Men costume loft and take a nap.
Cute dress! You really achieved the 60's look. I
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My current hobby!
P.S. I have that same pattern (the second one)!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteJust darling! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteoo. its so beutifullll :))
ReplyDeleteOh it looks fantastic- love the colour you chose! xx
ReplyDeleteI'm way excited to see these pictures!
ReplyDeletethat is darling! i love 60's style.
ReplyDeleteWow! Just beautiful! I love the neckline (can you call it a collar?).
ReplyDeleteI love the neckline and brooch!
ReplyDeleteOh, it's beautiful. Congratulations.
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I LOVE this one!!!
ReplyDeleteToo adorable! You look fantastic in it. I can't wait to see the final pictures!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is Fantastic! Where did you get this fabric? It's beautiful
ReplyDeleteI love these necklines. How do I do it, or where can I find a tutorial for one?
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDelete@harinayfe, which neckline do you mean? The one on the blue dress is just one of the variations from the Simplicity pattern I used!
Very chic! Just curious, what does the back of the collar do? I'm assuming there's a back zipper (or is it a side zip?), is it like a backward fastened regular collar so there are points or mandarin look in the back?
ReplyDeleteThanks, all!
ReplyDelete@copperdog, the back of the collar just stands straight up. The zipper goes up the vcenter back, kind of like a mandarin collar, but it's just plain.
Thanks for the link...I think I can do this! I have the newer Runway pattern already and tons of vintage that I can use for the skirt. So inspired!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress! What kind of fabric did you use?
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