Not exact matches
Wearing a monochromatic pantsuit with your funky blazer is always a safe bet, but if you're feeling a bit more «wild» you could also
try playing with different
patterns, for example a polka dotted
dress topped with a striped blazer is a classic.
After the craziness that was the making of the Dahlia
Dress (which took a good 6 months to complete in between all of the travel and 12 zillion
pattern pieces), Sewanista and I thought it was a good idea to
try for a quick win — follow a fairly straightforward
pattern and quickly reap the rewards.
I find it's easier to mix a
pattern in a shirt with a
pattern in a scarf as a first step, but when I pulled this
dress out, I knew I wanted to
try to match a
pattern to this
dress.
I've got a couple of non-scary 80s
patterns that I want to
try myself including a * ahem * sun
dress (I can wear it with a cardy!)
If you haven't found your perfect party
dress yet,
try this red number with embroidered floral
pattern.
Try mixing it with other
patterns or layer it underneath a shift
dress.
I find it exciting to
try and remix the maxi
dresses in a variety of ways, especially one like this since the
pattern is more difficult to work with than a solid - colored
dress.
I once
tried to make up a vintage
dress from a
pattern but alas it ended up looking like a maternity nighty it was far too big so i chopped it into a swing top that i never wore then that ended up in a quilt, nevermind.....
I was excited to make this for two reasons: 1) I've been itching to make a t - shirt
dress for ages, even though I suspected it wouldn't suit my midriff too well (I was right — ah well) and 2) I've been wanting to
try a Friday
Pattern Company design for quite some time as well and it was a good little test.
I had been seduced by the
pattern despite some red flags when I purchased and
tried on the
dress.
Maxi
dresses are available in all kinds of prints and
patterns and they are normally inexpensive, so you should definitely
try different colors and have fun with them.
I've worn my
patterned wrap
dress in different ways before, including as a long cardigan, and I keep
trying to think of new ways to wear it.
For the Six Nap
dress, boning isn't necessary but if like me you're desperate to give it a
try, this tip from Iconic
Patterns should ensure the strips don't dig into your leg: sit down in front of a mirror with a tape around your waist and measure the distance from the waist to the top of thigh: do not exceed this measurement.
Alternatively Boden, Reiss, and Hobbs all have great sheath
dresses that aren't crazy
patterns but they are more expensive and more difficult to
try on because they're all UK brands with few / no US stores.
I'm
trying to build up my wardrobe more sensibly after a massive clear - out made me realise I have a load of
patterned skirts, tops &
dresses that I can not mix and match, so I'm
trying to build more of a neutral capsule wardrobe so I only need to buy accessories often to feel like I have a load of new outfits!
My original plan was to take a
tried - and - true
dress pattern that I have, bone it, and then add a collar flip to the top neckline.
I wanted to
try dressing it up for work, and since I've been playing around with
pattern - mixing, the gingham in the same red + white seemed like just the thing.
I am wearing
patterned dresses and
trying to avoid pencil skirts at all costs.
And, in reference to the
patterned tights post, don't ever
try to wear sweater tights with a sweater
dress, unless you want to spend the entire day feeling the two rub and pull and otherwise make you feel like you are moments away from a wardrobe malfunction.
The first winner I
tried was the Caldera
Dress ($ 128), which comes in three intensely different
patterns.
Whether it was the
pattern that echoes the wave spray, the blue that I
tried to bring out more with the earrings, the ivory background, or the pleats on the front of the
dress, it just worked for me.
If you're looking for a casual
dress shirt,
try picking one in a less conventional short sleeved design, or go for a intricate
pattern or colour.
I added this neck scarf to create a little contrast to my striped
dress — never be afraid to
try wearing contrasting
patterns together!
I
tried on the flower
patterned version of the Caravane Tunic
Dress I purchased, as well.
I recommend
trying this on in the store to check the zipper, size (I sized down to a small), and
pattern (which is completely different on each
dress).
Trying to pair one small
pattern with another small
pattern can make it look like you got
dressed in the dark.
If I HAD to pick, I'd say the
dress outfit because it mixes
patterns (something I'm always wary to
try myself) and it's so perfect for Spring and Summer.
The floral
pattern of this Free People
dress caught my eye, as soon as I spotted it, I knew I wanted to
try it on.
Try cotton
dresses with Aztec
patterns if you don't own one already, and accessorise with smokey eyes and a pair of peep toe heels.
The first
dress I
tried to make, I did without a
pattern.
I was
trying on my outfits from the Nordstrom Sale and realized that the slip
dress I loved matched perfectly to the
pattern of this KSNY skirt.
You can
try boho - inspired
dresses or lovely tunics embellished with white
pattern.
Try pairing them with a bold floral
pattern dress or an ivory lace top.
Try pairing it with a bold floral
pattern dress or an ivory lace top.
I hadn't realized that the Here Today, Here Tomorrow
dress had a patterned skirt — now maybe I'll have to try it on.Also, I don't know if you watch How I Met Your Mother, but I'm pretty sure that Alyson Hannigan was wearing the Fey Grove Dress last n
dress had a
patterned skirt — now maybe I'll have to
try it on.Also, I don't know if you watch How I Met Your Mother, but I'm pretty sure that Alyson Hannigan was wearing the Fey Grove
Dress last n
Dress last night.