April 24, 2013

Simplicity 2648 Goes Casual

I wore this dress last Friday and loved it.

 
I was tired when I got home and too lazy to buckle my shoes.  But I got pictures.

 
This dress is comfortable and easy to wear.
When I was making it - Carolyn asked what I was going to do at the waist.
I thought about adding ribbon, but the belt is a good choice.

 
Look - better side arms.  You can actually see the sides!



This time - I left the walking pleat out - I didn't need it.
I got a TON of compliments on this dress.
And - believe it or not - it's not too casual for everyday work wear.
 
Are you as shocked to hear that as I was?

18 comments :

  1. First of all I LOVE The hand placements in these images!! good job Gmarie.

    And I LOVE the outfit 100%
    you look amazing!
    Great job. IM in awe that you sew your clothing!

    IM lucky if I can buy the right thing to wear.

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  2. Wow, this one is a show-stopper, and the yellow cardi makes it "pop" even more. No wonder you got so many compliments - you look fabulous!

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  3. Ooooh - looks so smart and sophisticated!! Great dress!

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  4. Love everything - the dress, the cardi, you... it's all awesome!

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  5. I can see why you received so many compliments, it is an awesome dress. Great job.

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  6. I really like that dress. I've always liked reverse fabrics and enjoy working with them. I have some right now that I bought a few years ago to make a jacket. They're spring colors and I should look for them in the closet. The timing is perfect. Keep up the great work.

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  7. I like that a lot. The two contrasting fabrics make it look really elegant, and the belt is a perfect finish. The yellow cardigan also perked it up just enough! Great work!

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  8. Love it! Very work-wearable in my eyes...J

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  9. Oh! LOVE it so much!!!!
    JessB

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  10. Love your dress. Love the contrasting fabrics. Love it.

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  11. This looks great! Nice fit; nice style. I bet it would look good with red accents, too.

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  12. You have really done some great dresses, G.
    And, I've been thinking about you, wondering how the new job is going!

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  13. Beautiful!! It looks stylish and perfect for office wear! I have just "discovered" dresses and have amassed a whole 4 of them. LOL! I plan to enjoy them this summer. How I wish I could sew like you!!

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  14. looks fab! the cardi is perfect for a pop of color

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  15. Very stylish! Your sewing skills just keep getting better and better ~ love the color combo yellow with grey and/or black and the belt really sets it off. How fun to wear something you made that looks this terrific!!! Enjoy ~

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  16. LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!!! Dresses are so easy to wear to work! I just bought a new sheath dress and a shirt dress and I am very excited to get them into the wardrobe mix! It's exciting to have a fun new professional job to actually dress nicely for!

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  17. The dress is such a good one for you - I love it! The color is good, the shape and the fabric. You go girl!!!

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