Fresh Take

I have worn this dress out a few times now and it's been a real hit, especially the color! I'm not usually a big fan of green but I love this one. I made this dress with the hopes of it being a versatile piece in my wardrobe...and I think it will be! Here are a few ways I have styled it. 

This first look is the look from my original post and I would call this my wedding guest look. My daughter did my hair and I love the elegance of it! Thanks Emmy!(Necklace:Suzy Shier Shoes:Rouge(thrifted) Bracelets:gift from Handsome)

The second look is a more casual, errand running look. Easy, fresh and put together. (Cardi:J Crew(thrifted) Bag:a mystery(thrifted) Shoes:Aldo)
   

The third look is what I would call my date night look. Sparkly black necklace and a textured black clutch, spice things up. I would also add my black moto jacket for a cool evening. (Necklace:Walmart Clutch:Ricki's Shoes:Franco Sarto)

The last look is my Sunday best look and I actually wore this to church on Sunday.  I'm loving pink and green toether! (Necklace:Walmart Shoes:Walmart Purse:Liz Claiborne (thrifted) Jacket:Joe Fresh (thrifted))

I have even more ideas for this dress...grey high low sweater and booties...jean jacket and kicks...black blazer and tights for fall...Yup, this dress will be in regular rotation in my wardrobe and in my suitcase on trips. Gotta love that.

Fresh Cut

Dress:self-made Necklace:Suzy Shier Shoes:Rouge(thrifted) Bracelets:gift from husband

My stash busting challenge is underway and this dress was a freshly cut out Burda pattern. I love color of this dress but it didn't show as green in pictures as it in reality. It is the color of new spring grass! I am still working on using the camera and was in a bit of a hurry when taking these pics. I really love this dress because it is easy to wear and is soooo comfortable! I have styled it a couple of other ways that I will share in another post. The empire waist gives it lots of ease and would be great for someone in the early preggo stage. That is in no way a hint that I am expecting!! No way. The only baby in my tummy these days would be a food baby! 

My Review: 

Pattern: Burda 7378

Fabric used: A polyester that really behaves like a silk... I do like it.

Instructions: I didn't follow them exactly, I like to attach the facings on a sleeveless dress so that they can be pulled through. I did this before the skirt was attatched.

If I could change anything: I would have fully lined the front!! I hate that you can see the facing line across the chest! I didn't realized that this would be a problem until I had already attatched the skirt and put in the zip. Short of taking it all apart...I'm not sure what to do to remedy this problem.

Repeat worthy?  I probably won't make this dress again for myself but I do like it and recommend it.