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| I've sewn the short version 4 times - love it. |
This time I tried a quiet seafoam floral challis that I picked up from Fabric Mart's pre-cut buyout. And I really like the balance of the color and the print with the lines of the dress.
However - after hours and hours of cutting and sewing, I was perplexed once again. I loved the way this looks in the back, but the front not so much. I paired it with black leggings, white leggings, and bare legs. The bare legs are an easy nix, but I was torn between the black and white leggings. I looked at these pics every way but upside down, and couldn't decide...
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| From VividLinen - aren't those great pants! |
I was beginning to feel like a long tunic weeny. Maybe I should lift the back a little bit, more like this tunic...
Yes. I took off the ruffle and raised the back 3" (it was loooong in the back). And now I really like it!
All this kept me very busy and interrupted my sleep. I think this white hair (which I love) has messed with my fashion equilibrium :-)
Parting shot: Mr. Cuban Knight anole is back this morning! This one is a juvenile, only about 14" long. Such a handsome fellow.
Ciao! Coco
DEFINITELY the white, and yes, removing the ruffle really made it work. It looks wonderful and I ADORE your white hair, I think white hair is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love how no project gets you down & how you just tear into them with all you've got !fabric doesn't have a chance with you it's your way or the highway! LoL !
ReplyDeletei love it with white! and white hair is totally fabulous too :)
ReplyDeleteGreat top and I love it with the white leggings (and black). I think it looks better without the ruffle too.
ReplyDeleteGreat save! I never noticed this pattern at all, as I HATE ruffles. Did I mention I hate ruffles? 8-) It looks fabulous with the white leggings. Best save ever IMHO.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely color on you. I think the white looks more summery, black more for winter. I also love the Lagenlook, but just can't seem to let myself go there.....
ReplyDeleteDefinitely the white pants and NO ruffle. IMO the ruffle gave it a nightgown vibe.
ReplyDeleteLovely, I really like both looks! (And understand you have to be comfortable)
ReplyDeleteI like both, but love the no ruffle. Perfect. You look so lovely in anything you put on!
ReplyDeleteLove it without the ruffle. Either black or white leggings but, the white with your beautiful hair and skin tone are my favourite.
ReplyDeleteI just kept thinking, it looks like a nightgown. What a beauty sans ruffle. I like the white leggings with the top as they don't hug your legs as tightly as the black leggings. Keeps that 'flow vibe' going. You are so right about the vividlinen pants. Can't wait to see you make a pair ;) I gave up on coloring my hair and couldn't be happier with my white hair!!
ReplyDeleteI think you perfected this with the removal of the ruffle. I too like it with the white leggings the most.
ReplyDeleteThe ruffle had to go and you have ended up with a cool tunic. Nice colors with your silver white hair.
ReplyDeleteOf course I like it with the ruffle and longer length. But it's what you feel comfortable in that counts. And the tunic length looks good with the skinny pants. Can you wear it adorned with that beautiful lizard creature?
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