Patterns, patterns, patterns - I am such an aficionado! And my latest obsession - polka dots! So, let's take a look at a dress I just completed that combines two different fabrics with two different patterns. What more could I ask for?
I find that black-and-white dresses are versatile and while the color scheme is limited, they make a huge visual impact. In this dress, I opted to use a fabric with black-and-white lines in the sleeves and in the skirt and a fabric with black-and-white polka dots in the bodice.
The sleeves are short ending right under the arm pit - they are perfect for hot summers; they allow for easy movement of the arms. The skirt - a circular skirt - is made out of three separate panels. While I could have matched the pattern, I decided to mix it up! The front panel has the black-and-white lines running vertical giving the body a nice long look. The side/back panels have the lines running horizontal but as one turns they end up meeting in the back seems on an angle. It's all about option illusion!
I find that black-and-white dresses are versatile and while the color scheme is limited, they make a huge visual impact. In this dress, I opted to use a fabric with black-and-white lines in the sleeves and in the skirt and a fabric with black-and-white polka dots in the bodice.
The sleeves are short ending right under the arm pit - they are perfect for hot summers; they allow for easy movement of the arms. The skirt - a circular skirt - is made out of three separate panels. While I could have matched the pattern, I decided to mix it up! The front panel has the black-and-white lines running vertical giving the body a nice long look. The side/back panels have the lines running horizontal but as one turns they end up meeting in the back seems on an angle. It's all about option illusion!
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In the bodice, the little white polka dots on black background are shaped through the use of two darts in the front and two darts in the back. The bodice fits like a glove.
Do you have a black-and-white dress? How do you style it? Do you find it to be versatile and appropriate for many occasions?
Wish to order a skirt or a dress, contact me!
Do you have a black-and-white dress? How do you style it? Do you find it to be versatile and appropriate for many occasions?
Wish to order a skirt or a dress, contact me!