It's Vogue 7365. This is the shell so far, no pressing, no seam finishing, no lining and no straps. I've been investigating diamantes on a string for the straps and now I've got the dress this far, I'll take it with me to the store and see what I think. I particularly like the back view of this dress. Here's a shot of the ass ruching.
That 40kg I damn near broke my back squatting has all been worth it now I've tried this on. It will have a vintage marquisite leaf clipped onto the back. I'm making a matching bag, which I'll show in my next post but right now my mind is fixed on finding the right shoes. I happen to have a blingy pair that I love to death. Jock, what do you think???? They're not too much, are they??? I have about six other options (in black) in my wardrobe, but I like the silver and if these don't work I may be forced to buy a pair of ridiculously high silver heels.
And just because I couldn't help myself, I made this dress. I think it's BWOF 5/2008 117. I never really liked the dress in the magazine, but I bought this fabric at the op shop for $2 this week and really wanted to make a dress with it. I just happened to have the BWOF magazine out to look at something else and I thought I'd give it a try. I haven't hemmed it or pressed it properly (seems to be a recurrent theme for me) but that's my plan for this evening so I can wear it to work tomorrow.
Let me know what you think about the shoes ...
9 comments:
the shoes are cute but I think something with less drama would be better because you don't want it to compete with the dress for attention.
Oh, I LOVE those shoes, but not with that dress. The dress looks great thus far. I agree with Toy, you want a nice shoe that complements the dress not compete with it. I will be looking for the final presentation.
Cute BWOF dress!
The Vogue dress is looking fab!
and I think the shoes would work if the dress is floor length and they are only peeping out.
I made this dress a couple of years ago for my daughter for prom and you can use the diamonds on the string...however, I reinforced her straps with a piece of organza ribbon...which really helped with keeping the diamonds attached to the dress! I also added some beads to the ruched zipper for a little more bling in the butt area! Good luck with your dress, it looks amazing so far!!!
I luuuuv the dress! That is stunning! I like the bling of the shoes. Especially if they peep out. If they don't peep, I think they will be too heavy looking for the dress. Squats hurt, but they work.
Carol: Those shoes are to die for, but I tend to agree with the rest. They are too heavy for such a dress. I do agree that if the gown is floor length, you could probably get away with it...but the wedgie heel would be great with a short cocktail dress...something mary quant length?
that dress, which I can't wait to see finished, needs black shoes... with maybe a shoe clip to match the straps of the dress. something light, airy and maybe even open-toed seems perfect to me. black satin, maybe?
does the dress have a train?
something along this line gets me hot. i could sleep with these heels...or at least rub them against me...in a naughty way.
and if the toenails are done with a french manicure. i might cum just thinking about them.
http://www.babygirlboutique.com/jewel-12.html
i actually think these (http://www.lovejoys-ltd.co.uk/show_images.php?id=1221493972.jpg) are more appropriate to the period of the dress...and they turn me on just as much.
Your gown is coming along really nicely. I agree with the others that the shoes may be to heavy for the dress and going with an airy silver sandal pump would work.
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