I took a chance that a 1980s vintage reproduction had enough 1940s style to feel like something I would want in my wardrobe. Turns out, it worked!
I think that the rayon challis print plays nicely within a 1940s theme.
The bodice turned out a bit more drapey than I expected (probably shouldn't have sized up).
And the suggested shoulder pads were excluded from the final dress.
I initially expected to make the knee length version, but changed course when I realized that I had just enough yardage to go for the full length skirt option (minus about an inch).
Green and purple paired together is probably my favorite color combo, which has me wondering why I haven't been working with more purple for the past few years.
This dress has convinced me that I should get back to that stack of rayon challis that I have tucked away. It may not be the most well mannered fabric in the world, but it is definitely worth any added aggravation.
And it is so much fun to wear.
It is now too cold for a single layer of rayon, but this dress will come in handy when the weather warms up again.
And I would not be surprised if I end up making another version with the shorter skirt as more of a day dress version at some point in the future.
So pretty 💚
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