Ambivalence ...

This is M8787 and I'm not sure about it.  It's made from a cheap velour I got somewhere that I can't recall.  It looks quite luxe at night but doesn't stand up to scrutiny in daylight, so that may be the problem.  Perhaps in a nice print or a plain sateen I may feel differently.  I just don't think this angled neck is very flattering on me  The cowl version I know I will love as the rest of the pattern fits me really well.

I had originally made this with long sleeves but it wasn't very comfortable, so I took them out and finished the armholes with satin bias binding.  It looks better sleeveless and actually works really well with the silver shoes in my last post.

Comments

Faye Lewis said…
Carol - you changed your blog - how pretty. I love waking up to Saturday morning Australian blogger posts! Love that dress, you did a great job as usual!
December 2, 2012 at 2:01 AM
The Hojnackes said…
The dress looks great on the dress form, but I guess that isn't what counts! I think a sateen would be beautiful, especially if done up in the cowl version that you prefer.
December 2, 2012 at 5:27 AM
Sharon said…
Interesting about the neckline and can understand why you prefer the cowl. Now those shoes are fantastic and get a glitzy brooch for the dress and party.
December 2, 2012 at 7:42 AM
Anonymous said…
Can you add an inset into the neckline? Maybe crinkled chiffon in a contrasting colour or a grey... It looks very pretty and perhaps you can just wear it at night then. No harm in that =D
December 2, 2012 at 10:17 AM
Anonymous said…
Its hard to believe that this wouldn't look good on you. Specially with those stunning silver shoes!
-Sewingelle
December 2, 2012 at 9:09 PM
Gail said…
So what if the velour looks a little shiny by day. Velour is a fabric noir. Glitz it up with your silver shoes and a glass of Moet.
December 3, 2012 at 9:56 PM
Juniper said…
I LOVE the lines on this dress. The top is gorgeous!
January 8, 2013 at 8:27 AM
Gorgeous Things said…
That's really pretty. I've been eyeing this pattern for a while, and I just found your blog!
January 13, 2013 at 12:23 AM
Gorgeous Things said…
I should say - re-found your blog! I've been off the blogs for ever it seems!
January 13, 2013 at 12:26 AM
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