Today I thought I'd resurrect photos from an old post draft that I never finished last summer. This is one of my first Ottobre patterns, from the Woman's Autumn/Winter 2008 catalog...the "Simple-Yet-Elegant Pintuck Dress". I LOVED the photos of this dress in the magazine, but sadly it makes me feel fat every time I wear it and my husband doesn't really like it. Two strikes and you're out, I say.
I think the problem is that the waist tie doesn't sit at a very flattering spot on me, and the material is a bit stiff and not drape-y enough, making my waist look thicker. I am thin, but I don't have a defined waist at all. Does anyone know what to wear to help this? I would think that belting in a waist would help define it, but it only made me feel thicker in this instance. Oh well.
Have a great day and look for more postings soon!
Jessica
Have you tried belting the dress with another belt, instead of the belt made out of the same fabric? Maybe a wider belt, even with a popping colour (or just black or grey ofcourse). I am sure that would made a lot of difference!
ReplyDeleteI agree with trying another belt. It might cinch it in tighter. It's such a lovely dress. If that doesn't work, maybe you can make it again in a drapey fabric.
ReplyDeleteKarin and Trudy, I agree, a different belt might work. Red would be really fun. The only issue is that I don't own any cute belts. =(
ReplyDeleteThanks for the opinions!
If you have any leftover or coordinating fabric, maybe you could try making a thicker belt that would really hold it in. I think a wider, Obi-type belt might be good, and you can make those out of fabric. I hope you try the dress again. It's cute!
ReplyDeleteHurray for a new post! Thanks Jessica! :)
ReplyDeleteYou are welcome, Rachel! I am actually feeling more inspired to blog again. We'll see if it lasts...
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I vote for adding some darts at/under the bust, and maybe adding a side zipper, if that will work out. Then you would have a nice shape for the dress, and the tie wouldn't look so bulky at the waist. (I personally dislike the outside-belt-thing). Just an idea.
ReplyDeleteI made the top version of this dress and felt the same way about the belt - probably since I'm more of a plank shape than an hourglass (: I lean more toward waist-shaping in the garment than toward belts.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I like the ideas mentioned above, and you might have fun making your own belt.