My wedding dress had a big bustle and I love it so much I never wanted to spread it out (much to my photographers dismay). Since then I have REALLY wanted a dress with a bustle, a practical bustle. This one isn't huge and doesn't make my bum look enormous. It is just a fun detail on the back, an area that is usually boring.
I love highish defined waists (hide my momma tummy) and clean straight skirts so I tried to do that in the front
It hits right above the knee so it is nice and modest for my embassy functions
And of course those who know me know I am OBSESSED with collars so this one had to be fun and pleated like crazy.
Does it help that I had my gorgeous friend Nicola model it? Oh I think it does ha!
Oh and it has a little side zipper. That thing turned out to be the bane of my existence. I couldn't find my zipper foot (still) so I took the dress with me to Rome. My mother in law couldn't find her zipper foot so the two of us struggled and tore out and resewed it I don't know how many times ha! I really love the finished product and even though I am sure I won't win (guaranteed the gorgeous little lady behind the fabulousness that is Grosgrain will whip something up and crush me, she is just AMAZING) I couldn't let another year go by with out trying. AND if nothing else I am so excited to wear it to something fancy pantsie and be able to say "Oh thanks, I made it!" if I receive any compliments :) So let me know what you think. I am so nervous it is silly. Oh and I thought I would include one shot of me wearing it... you know just for kicks and giggles.
Cheers!
Kelly
PS I am working like a made women on a project I am SOOOO excited about for MADE's yellow month. The post will be up Thursday woo hoo!
The cuteness translated very well! I love it. Great job.
ReplyDeleteYou look like old movie star glamour! I love it. It is fresh and unique and wow. A prize all its very own that it came from you. Amazing!
ReplyDeleteWOW...can't believe you made that! Its gorgeous! Well done!
ReplyDeleteI don't know why you would be nervous to post pictures because that dress is gorgeous! I love all the details and the high waist.
ReplyDeleteIt's so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI share your feelings... I have been working on a wrap dress for ages. I am totally in love with the collar. I have been meaning to create one myself... but I am still figuring out how. If you could share any tips, I would really appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteTotally beautiful! Both you ladies are gorgeous! Fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteStunning- I love it!
ReplyDeleteIt definitely translates. It gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE bustles too!! They should be more popular in modern clothing! This dress is amazing! A tutorial would be fabulous--I just can't get over how cute this turned out!!
ReplyDeleteKelly, it is stunning! I LOVE it! Kathleen is very talented but so are you! And at the very least you are in very good company! I wanted to submit this year too but feel VERY overwhelmed with the end of the year craziness! (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Birthday, Christmas followed by birthday, and birthday!) The end of the year is a busy time for us!
ReplyDeleteLove and Hugs, Jess
I love it!
ReplyDeleteHi.
ReplyDeletea. I love it.
b. Can I have it?
Please & Thank You! :)
But seriously, I have to have to one way to another. You're so talented!
That is gorgeous!!! I am loving the bustle :)
ReplyDeleteI never thought bustles would translate well into non-formal wear, but that looks so cute and comfortable! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteHow cool are you???!!! Love the dress like crazy! I entered a design to Shabby Apple also, not to win, but I thought, Why not put that design degree to work? New follower here....loved all your back posts and seeing your daughter. I only recently started blogging about things I wear, build, and alter. I'm a mommy of three so it's inspiring to see other mom's work fashion and family together!! Can't wait to see what comes from you next. Huge new fan!
ReplyDeleteLOVE it!!! Beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteKelly, it's gorgeous! What a cool design. Fingers crossed for you!
ReplyDeleteWow. That is beautiful. I WANT one! :) Also FYI, I don't know if someone already told you this, but Grossgrain isn't submitting a design this year (per her blog). Good luck to you! I just found your blog via MADE and I'm not a faithful follower!
ReplyDeleteIt is stunning! Really, really stunning. Great job.
ReplyDeletep.s. I just found you via MADE as well. And I think I feel a serious crush coming on :).
Super amazing!! Is there any way to do a tutorial on how to bustle?? I have always wanted to learn...
ReplyDeleteVery sophisticated and pretty!
ReplyDeleteI would totally buy that pattern! ...especially if it was cheap :)
ReplyDeleteThis. is. phenomenal.
ReplyDeleteFor real. Absolutely stunning.
I LOVE this!! Wow, so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI think it's amazing!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! So cute! Good job Kelly
ReplyDeletei LOVE it! i LOVE it! i LOVE it! good luck!
ReplyDeletegorgeous!!! this dress is seriously amazing. i love it! looks like something straight out of bloomingdales :)
ReplyDeletelove it love it!! and I am also obsessed with the somerset dress you made for crafting with the stars... I definitely need a tutorial!! I just found your blog through Sew Dang Cute and it is fabulous!
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It looks fantastic! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThat dress is gorgeous. And where can I buy it??? :)
ReplyDeleteKelly:
ReplyDeleteWould you consider doing a tutorial on this, or emailing me the basic's of what you did? Fabric type? etc... I have a semi-formal dinner to attend for my husbands work trip and really have been trying to find a fun, different, and modest outfit! This would be awesome... I know you are a busy women so if that's not in your schedule I understand.. hope to hear from you soon!
Ashlee
ashleewright07@gmail.com
Love it! I realize that it's almost a year since you made it.... but it will be a classic! Well done! I hope that you've found your zipper foot by now!
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