Tuesday, September 20, 2016

New Vintage Floral


Without a doubt, my cotton voile Anna Dress is one of my favorite frocks, and it certainly gets a lot of wear.  On days when I really don’t feel like getting dressed, that garment is the one that gets pulled out of the closet.  It is incredibly comfortable, and makes me look fairly put together without a bare minimum of effort.


And while I also love my cotton/silk full length version of the design, it just does not compare.


This floral challis seemed like a good choice to finally make myself another version before I wear that cotton one out!


And I have to say that I am pretty pleased with how it turned out.


The only modifications I made were to lengthen the short skirted version by ten inches, lengthen the sleeves by half an inch, and re-draw the back neckline, making sure that the dress would still be bra friendly.


I did end up adding lingerie guards because the neckline is a bit wide - the first day I wore this dress, I noticed that my bra straps were peeking out every once in a while.  Can’t have that!  A bit of ribbon and two snaps took care of that problem.


This is one of those designs that really works in a variety of fabrics.


And if I find another floaty rayon that I really love, I would not be against making another Anna Dress!  A lightweight wool might even take this design right through the colder months . . . 




Dress:  Made by me, “Anna” by By Hand London
Shoes:  Banana Republic
Earrings:  Shadows

6 comments:

  1. Those shoes are beautiful with that dress length. You just need to find some more fabric that goes with the shoes and make another dress the same length.

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  2. Those shoes are beautiful with that dress length. You just need to find some more fabric that goes with the shoes and make another dress the same length.

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  3. Wow the dress is so beautiful! I love the fabric :)

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  4. You look very beautiful. Love the entire outfit.

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  5. Time to mansplain (or, actually, explain to a man), Laura Mae, and I'd appreciate an answer (possibly from your other readers as well).

    Regarding "bra friendliness", wouldn't a backless-strapless bra be the answer to so many of the things the original design troubled you with? No straps peeking, you could have left the rear "V" alone (design integrity remains intact), no ribbons to sew in.

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