nabbed
At the moment I prefer to wear dresses to work rather than separates. I don’t like having things around my waist! I had some grey doubleknit (it’s black on the reverse side) from Rathdowne Fabrics and decided to give the Style Arc Laura dress another whirl.
For added interest I topstitched in red thread using a triple straight stitch, and added a huge star shaped doily that I picked up at a local second hand shop. Originally I was going to do some reverse applique around the hemline – but this was much faster! This time I added some width to the back pieces, slashing and spreading the pattern. I think that it’s improved the fit but it’s still not perfect. The front probably could have done with the same alteration.
It’s certainly a statement piece with that doily on the side! My husband calls it “the nab dress” – most Australians will have probably figured out why.
Anyway, it works well with black leggings and boots, a black jacket and red lipstick. I’m happy not to blend in!
I’d like to see you tackle things along a Which Bank? theme!!!
I would love to give this pattern a try too. It looks great on you and the star is a fantastic feature.
What an amazingly good idea with the doily! And yes, NAB, ha ha 🙂
Love that dress, it has great shape.
NAB might nab it for their uniform! Looks great!!
So cool and flattering- the embellishment is so clever- love it!
Well I didn’t think of the NAB at al…until you mentioned it!
Love the star! Looks comfy, too.
Awesome dress. I absolutely love it.
Wow. Love it! I didn’t think of NAB until you mentioned it either!
nabbed for sure … maybe it will make you rich(er)!? xx
You are definitely onto a new business opportunity…..just design a tie for the guys and then take your idea to the bank…..
Cute idea with the star!!
LOVE IT! I have a short sleeve hot pink dress with that is so bland by itself around here somewhere… This is really a terrific idea…
Looks great! I thought what a great motif with the star…never even though about NAB…
I have to admit that I didn’t get it although I visited the link. Then I read the comments and went back to the site and realization dawned. I think the the dress fits you wonderfully and the star gives it zing. I like the grey, red and black together.