Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Jewel Tones

I've been sewing again from my LA garment district haul!


Fabric: blue purple rayon ($4/yd)
Pattern: Simplicity 3895
Year: 1940s
Notions: zipper ($2)
First worn: September 2012
Wear again? Yups! Love it! There are some nit picky things that I'm not 100% happy with (yay topstitching.... not) but I really love it. It's cute and comfy and a fabulous color.



I just adore this blue purple color on me! I have some extra fabric from this project that is going to be made into a blouse.


Jewel tones are very 40s to me but they also read modern and really help this outfit from looking too costume-y.


I really want to make a self-fabric belt to go with this dress but I need to buy some belt kits first!


The best thing about this dress is the pockets! Such a fun shape!


I've found that I really love early 40s styles. There's something edgy and so stylish about them.

8 comments:

  1. WOW! That's fabulous! It looks just awesome, and will go so well with your burgundy, too.

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  2. That looks so fantastic!!! Love it!

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  3. How ravishingly chic! You look amazing in deep, bold hues like this. Love the rounded neckline, too. Those and v-necks often do not work well on me, so I really like getting to enjoy them on others who can rock these styles a whole lot better than moi :)


    ♥ Jessica

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  4. That color looks absolutely stunning on you. I actually like that black belt with it, and those pockets are definitely unique!

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  5. Really love those colors. It goes so well with your skin tone!

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  6. Everything about these photos are breathtaking. Gorgeous dress!

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  7. The colour and shape is stunning on you...

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  8. Fabulous colour- it is one of my favourite blues :)
    I love the late 30s/early 40s styles too... so feminine, yet they had such challenges to work with :)

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