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Monday, 7 September 2015

I Made It Monday: Chocolate Floral Fit & Flare Dress

I've been posting a lot of midi skirts lately, so to break things up I thought I'd make a dress... with a midi skirt... okay, I admit I have a problem.


I made this dress using New Look Pattern 6824, (the purple dress version) with slight modifications:

1. I shortened the sleeves.
2. I added pockets, because I love pockets!
3. I rounded the square neckline. 

This is a very easy to follow pattern and I love all the options available. 

I'm in the process of finishing another dress from this pattern.  Yep, another midi skirt!!


The gorgeous cotton sateen fabric is from
The Remnant Warehouse. 






Pockets make me happy!




This dress will be perfect styled with my white sandals for summer.



The wind caught my skirt, making me think I should make
a petticoat so my skirt is always this floofy (that's a word today)
Photos c/o my wonderful Husband

A dress is the easiest way to look put together.  It's one piece, a no brainer! 

The fit and flare style of dress is universally flattering on all heights and body types, if you don't have one then you need one! 

I know that not everyone sews (yet!) so I want to share some great versions of this style of dress you can buy.  I found these online at Omika and they are a great length for us tall girls and all under $65.00!  To me a midi skirt loses all of its style and elegance if it's too short.


Ivy - Plum
A perfect & classic dress!
Nicole - Turquoise 
How stunning is that lace and those pleats?!
Katy - Cheetah
A subtle touch of animal print, I'm in love!
 
Liberty Dress
A great dress to dress up or down!
 




 
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15 comments:

  1. Unknown7 September 2015 at 08:22

    This dress is beautiful on you!! I love the retro vibe of it. Thank you so much for letting me know!

    Thank you for joining TBT Fashion link up and hope to see you next week.

    Alice
    www.happinessatmidlife.com

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  2. Unknown7 September 2015 at 09:07

    Thank you Alice! Your floral dress was an inspiration. X Allison

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  3. Jaymie Ashcraft7 September 2015 at 22:49

    Lovely!!!
    Jaymie
    www.jaymieashcraft.com
    Fridays Fashions link up.

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  4. Beth @ TallFashionAdventures.com9 September 2015 at 05:32

    Pockets for the win! Anytime a dress or skirt has pockets, it makes me a bit giddy too. I love the print for this dress and I totally agree that dresses are an easy, no-brainer go-to when one wants to look put together. Lastly, floofy is my new fav word.

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    1. Unknown9 September 2015 at 08:22

      Thanks Beth! Pockets are the best and I'm glad I could expand your vocabulary, haha! x Allison

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  5. Amy Johnson12 September 2015 at 00:22

    What amazing sewing skills you have! Gorgeous dress!

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    1. Unknown12 September 2015 at 07:46

      Thank you for your kind words Amy! x Allison

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  6. Jennie12 September 2015 at 01:04

    This is such a pretty dress! I love the floral fabric you chose. I also enjoy sewing, but haven't the time lately. You did a fantastic job!

    Jennie - A Pocketful of Polka Dots

    Come join me for the Fabulous Friday Link-Up!

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  7. RuthyAnnie12 September 2015 at 01:09

    Pretty midi dress! And pockets are a definite yes to wear with anything! :)

    www.mylittlenest.org

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  8. Unknown14 September 2015 at 11:07

    That style suits you perfectly!

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  9. Unknown15 September 2015 at 07:59

    Thank you Dawn Lucy! x Allison

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