It's a straight up View B. With a skirt. And pockets.
And darn it if it didn't turn out pretty cool.
The pockets are barely utilitarian - they're a bit too low - but in any case I only added them for the effect of those pleasingly flattering diagonal lines drawing the eyes down over the hips. Yes that's right I added useless pockets just coz they look good. They're kangaroo-style, lined with a light little scrap of jersey to reduce bulk (dat scuba be THICK).
Don't ask what that white blotch is on the fabric, I neither know nor, as it's on the inside, care.
Mmmm, lovely squishy scuba... It's cool but warm, soft but structured, drapes but doesn't cling... I edgestitched all the seams and turns to flatten out and sharpen up the 'bounce':
And it turned out just the right side of sack-like, stylish enough for work and comfy as ALL GET OUT.
Yes, the Linden dress is scubalicious and YUM.
Also of note:
- these little boots are the best shoe purchase I have ever made.
- figuring out how to use my phone as a camera remote is all well and good but I think what the resulting pictures demonstrate most clearly is my age. Seriously all this technology shit where will it end I ask you etc etc.
I love this! There is something very stylish about that combination of black and brown.
ReplyDeleteLove! I would never ever have throught of a dress like this, but I'm glad you did - it's really modern and stylish looking, and i bet it's hella comfy too!
ReplyDeleteVery comfy !!!
ReplyDeleteLove it Jo. Great silhouette & colour choices.
ReplyDelete;) I love that the pockets are just coz they look good - love the post, cute dress.
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz! That was kind of the idea, I'm actually pretty shocked how well it turned out!
ReplyDeleteIt so is! In fact as I posted I was remembering your comfy Lola dresses and how I meant to copy them :-)
ReplyDeleteIt really is! Scuba fabric is so great to wear!
ReplyDeleteThank you!!
ReplyDeleteHehe I feel like a traitor to the cause! Must be the only sewer who doesn't really care about usable pockets!
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome! Sack dresses FTW!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. Love when an idea turns out exactly as you envisioned. You are on a roll right now!
ReplyDeleteSo cool! Great boots as well! And the phone posing just makes you look like you are casually doing your thing, barely noticing the street-style photographer.
ReplyDeleteHaha of course! Er, actually that's exactly the look I was going for. Honest.
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others, very stylish and modern! And great that you can wear this to work, seems like this fits the bill perfectly - comfortable, stylish and very you!
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's pretty cool. I think it's REALLY cool!!
ReplyDeleteClassy dress. You look great.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite of all your makes. Hands down. Stylishly styled too xx
ReplyDeleteGreat dress, Jo!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing Jo!! It looks so good on you and those diagonal lines are fantastic! I would have never thought of a hack like this, so awesome!! Sorry to gush so much, but I love it!
ReplyDeleteyou know what I love most about your outfit? The necklace! :) (the dress is pretty awesome, too)
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