(image from vintagepatterns.wikia.com)
Before you go to the opera you've got to figure out the dress. So we pulled this pattern back on a snow day, and found some gorgeous fabric in the stash. I think it's a silk-wool blend that I was given by a draperer's daughter. It has an unbelievable crispness, heft, and gloss to it, and makes a phenomenal glowing frock. Especially on Bella.
A great pattern--so straightforward and flattering. The built-in neckline tie allows for some creativity. Will I pin it, tie it, or drape it with pearls?
We didn't take a china bird or a bouquet to the opera.
But the little thrifted purse, yes.
And the tall leather boots.
Beautiful! Bella looks awesome in that!
ReplyDelete-Autumn
She is a beauty and so is the dress!
ReplyDeleteThyat is so feminine! Bella looks great!
ReplyDeleteThat's lovely! But which opera did you see?
ReplyDeleteBella looks absolutely gorgeous in that dress. You are quite the seamstress! wish we could see the boots, too.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I think I have that pattern, too--but I know it wouldn't look as lovely on me as it does on beautiful Bella.
ReplyDeleteBella an her opera dress are absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWhat a classic look for a beautiful daughter.
ReplyDeleteYes. Bella looks gorgeous, and so does the dress.
ReplyDeleteI also second the "which opera?" question. And the request to see the boots. Please!
Great post. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBella looks absolutely divine.
Peace.
What a picture of
ReplyDeleteblossoming feminine expression!
Admiringly,
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I was thinking of buying that same pattern! I'm very tempted to now.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely adore that pattern and the fabric is perfect for it. Bella is stunning!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a beautiful dress - and a stunning young woman too : ) I'm loving your blog! Thanx!!
ReplyDeleteI think we definitely need to see the boots. :)
ReplyDeleteBeen lurking for a while now, but this dress (and the model!) were too gorgeous not to de-lurk. Thank you for sharing--and to add my requst to the others, would love to know what opera and to see a full portrait to see the boots, too!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLovely, Anna.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! And will you give us a peek at what the rest of you lovely ladies wore? ;-)
ReplyDeleteThis turned out lovely...& Bella looks very pretty in it. :o)
ReplyDeleteBrenda
Fabulous style. Bella looks set to be a style icon.
ReplyDeleteSonya
What a beautiful dress on a beautiful young lady! You are a very accomplished seamstress!
ReplyDeleteI love, it looks great on Bella...the contrast of the white is really nice. I wish you had taken a picture that showed the tall leather boots too, though... :-)
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