Monday, May 9, 2011

... super-bright taffeta print dress

So when I said I had some taffeta in a really bright print, I wasn't kidding!

My eyes!


I kind of fell in love with this taffeta at the fabric store. Honestly, the lighting in my apartment is really bad - it's even brighter in real life. It's got a kind of abstract animal print thing going on, which is not usually to my taste, but the colors just jumped out at me. 


garment front

garment back


Since the print was so bold, I kept the shape really simple - it's basically just a tank dress with elastic waist and a button closure in the back. And pockets, obviously pockets! 



I thought it would be a fun dress for the summer that could be easily dressed up or down. I finished it this past weekend, when I wasn't organically divesting my parents' lawn of dandelions. I forgot to take any in-progress pictures though, as usual. 



I love covered buttons.


Close-up of funky print


I can't help feeling like it needs something, though. A belt, maybe? It's obviously pretty busy already, but somehow it seems like it needs a little more oomph. Any suggestions?


Lacking a belt, poorly accessorized, or possessing a fatal design flaw?

5 comments:

  1. You're so darn talented. I love it. :)

    Hm. I'm thinking belt. Skinny belt. Black, or white, depending on shoe choice.

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  2. I love it....so cute. I'm thinking a necklace, funky earrings or perhaps a funky bracelet would add some fun.

    I'm wondering if it would fit mum :)

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  3. I love this dress, and I want it!!! I'm def. putting the show on my calendar....

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  4. I just LOVE the design of your clothing! Where can I buy if I don't live in Maine?

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  5. That's so nice to hear, thank you!! I do have an Etsy site: www.filiacollection.etsy.com. It's a little of this, a little of that :).

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