I loved it on her but generally thought it wouldn't be great for me because her and I have very different body shapes. However, I tried her version on and it fit me perfectly and I liked it on.... the fact that it fit me was really bazaar too.
She is a size 10 pretty much everywhere, mostly straight up and down, lovely long straight up and down legs, and side on much narrower than me.
I am a 12 and sometimes a 14 on the top, I go in and out (The Atlas calls them dangerous curves - I love that guy!), I have 'athletic looking' legs and I have very broad shoulders and I'm generally bigger side on.
She also has opposite colouring to me as well - anyone would think she belonged to the postie!! (My dad was a postie when she was born... so that's kind of an 'in' joke)
So I am surprised and thrilled that this pattern works SO well on us both. (I think it's perhaps slightly better on her). I would never have picked the pattern from the envelope either..... it's also a 'completely from stash' pattern. Zip - exposed, lining, fabric all in the stash and pattern borrowed.
And just for fun the round the house version - in my new Cath Kidston apron and The Atlas slippers! So stylish no? This is how I wore it for washing dishes, making tortillas, baking cupcakes...
Outfit:
Tights Farmers
Shoes - Rubi in Melbourne
Dress - Handmade New Look Workroom pattern 6070, fabric from Spotlight
Bangle - op shop Matakana 50 cents
Slippers - from Trade Aid - everything from there is awesome
Joining in with Leonie
are you ever surprised by outfits or looks that work on really different bodies?
My absolute fave so far, love the fit and colours x
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome on you
ReplyDeleteWould love to get back into dress making
That is just too cute. It's funny how the same pattern looks so different depending on color and fabric. I like yours and your sister's versions.
ReplyDeleteLoving that fabric and dress on you! And that background is gorgeous! Love that colour - so peppy!! xx
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! And I love the tights and shoes with it xx
ReplyDeleteWOWZERS! Your Atlas is a lucky man! I love that you successfully wear colour and this pattern looks amazing on you! (I'm noticing and loving the shoes too!). I see your updates on WW and feel a little bolder about my future wardrobe choices - but then you carry off this style with your lovely flirtatious smile in a way that's so special to you :)
ReplyDeleteHello from your newest Aussie follower. I LOVE that frock on you! It's funny because my sister & I have completely different body shapes as well. I love reading Christchurch bloggers, it's my hubby & my favourite city. We have holidayed there each year for the past 6 years. We're planning another trip later in the year....God willing!
ReplyDeleteLeisa Xx
That dress is gorgeous! Love the pattern!
ReplyDeleteWhat clever sisters! You both look great but I do love the pattern of your dress. It's wowsy! It really rocks with the apron and slippers.
ReplyDeleteHoly moly -- that dress looks great; so impressed you made it!
ReplyDelete--Lily
Fifth Freedom Fashion
That looks fab on you and I really like the shape....I had a look at your sisters version too....I might have to look this pattern up!
ReplyDeleteAlso I'm in apron love! ( and trade aid rocks! )
You are the dress pro :)
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this - the fabric and cut and fit. I hope to have some time to one day get round to having a go!
ReplyDeleteYeow - love the fabric. I think sometimes we are our own worst enemies in terms of trying new shapes and styles for our bodies. If I had a penny for every women who come to me with a fully formed idea of what won't work and who I was able to surprise and delight.......the trick is to try new things as body shape is not a static thing for 99.9% of people. Also the skill of the pattern drafter comes into play and thats worth remembering :)
ReplyDeleteI love both of the outfits. Well done to you both. Visiting from Show and Tell
ReplyDeletePerfect fit! Love the fabric as well!
ReplyDeleteOh my! That is one lovely dress and I love the cut of the dress. I want to make my own dress as well. One of these days. Right now I have been making some dresses and skirts for my little girl from scraps and need to buy new fabrics again. Love it! I hope to link up again next time. :)
ReplyDeleteWow it's a perfect fit. You're making me want to go out and get that pattern :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks fantastic on you...I love a magic dress that looks great on different shapes!
ReplyDeleteGreat fabric choice!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this dress! I've made the dress too and posted it on my new blog http://www.katecorrie.moonfruit.com/#/blog/4575339384/Welcome-Spring/
ReplyDeleteHowever, funnily enough my sister wants one too - but with a nautical theme so i'm thinking navy blue with a white sash and some buttons somewhere! It was good to hear that the pattern worked well for both of you as i'm nervous to make one for my sister!
Did you find the skirt pleats at all puffy?