Tragic sewing

I think this time I may have overstepped the boundaries of good taste.
This is the very popular Coffee Date Dress as designed by the Selfish Seamtress a few years ago, which is lovely and I have made twice before. A colleague suggested we wear something christmasy to work tomorrow. I found this hideous christmas print in my stash and put the two together. It's ugly, but what else would you expect from christmas clothing? I thought the gold belt added that little something extra.

Comments

Faye Lewis said…
I think we all make wrong fabric choices from time to time, I know that I do. I think having something Christmas specific is nice.
December 22, 2011 at 11:23 PM
Summer Flies said…
Some people I know will want to know if you won the bet!
December 22, 2011 at 11:49 PM
Summer Flies said…
I;ve just looked at the photo up close and you know I don't mind it!
December 22, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Diana said…
You are bound to get lots of comments on it. It may not be for everyone but it's cute.
December 23, 2011 at 8:44 AM
kbenco said…
Sometimes clothes are for fun, not for good taste. The gold belt is perfect over the topness!
December 23, 2011 at 9:22 AM
Sharon said…
As a Christmas dress, perfect and you can always put on a light cardigan (constantly wearing them still in Sydney) if you want to break it up a bit more.
December 23, 2011 at 9:50 AM
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