I haven't seen anyone on Pattern Review review this dress but there are a few on the Burdastyle website - 03/2012 #120.
I decided this might work for me as I have a straight cut singlet dress and I wear it a lot (mainly at home) - V8138, so I thought a more fashionable version may be the ticket for for this summer.
Mostly when I look at versions of this dress, it has been made in a plain jersey. I have used a mesh print and lined it. I am not 100% convinced that it works in a print and I have a hankering to make it in a plain navy. I think that would be a great backdrop for some chunky necklaces and *perhaps* look slimming as well.
Well this is the finished frock on Diana.
My reluctance to model this is that it really highlights the legs and I am wondering if at my age I should have cut the 'hi' part a little lower. I may do this for my next version in a plain navy. I wasn't sure I liked the hi-lo hemline when it first appeared but like most things, it has grown on me the longer it is around. Maybe I should have stayed with my first impression??
Anyway that is the sneak peek for now, you may see a modelled shot yet. Any thoughts on using the print or the hi-lo thing?? Ciao for now!
Well, I really like it in the print. i also think you're being a little too harsh on the hemline - you've got great legs AND you work hard to keep them that way. Show those suckers off, I say! BUT a modeled picture would be nice...just sayin' ;-)
ReplyDeleteWould look great with white capris if you are worried about your legs. Very pretty colour.
ReplyDeleteThe print is lovely, very summery. And I don't think age has much to do with whether you should show off your legs - you're very active and from what I've seen you are in great shape. Go for it I'd say!
ReplyDeleteYou work hard for your fitness and have great legs, I think it is just a style that you haven't worn for any time before as it is far too nice not to wear.
ReplyDeleteSue. Can I just say if you have good legs, show them off. At worst, most of the time if you're sitting at a table, they won't be seen.
ReplyDeleteHowever, you workout so you would have great pins.
Very nice dress Sue. I agree with the others. Show off those legs. Great fabric.
ReplyDeleteI agree you have worked hard for your great legs and show them off. I love the print and colour.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty dress, Sue. Beautiful colour.. I'm with everyone else, show off those lovely legs!
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