So, my outfit was way over-the-top in comparison:
I wore my Lady Grey Coat as well.
I made up this little grey ponte jersey dress as my attempt at casual:
It is BurdaStyle's Melissa Dress with a dryndl skirt instead of a straight skirt:
I have made this dress in a size 36 before, and it fit me like a glove. Not so this time. It was huuuugggge. I took it in by approximately 4cm on each side seam. Massive.
I also finished the neck and armhole edges in self-fabric bias binding. I do like this little dress. I like the 'V' neckline on the back:
And the cute little cap sleeves:
It is also very easy to make, and does not use much fabric at all.
So - a casual outfit for what was really a pyjama party! At least I was comfortable and felt nice in what I was wearing.
I still intend to make Simplicity 2443 for my birthday weekend. My parents arrive on the friday, and I'll be taking them out for lunch and hanging about. I think 2443 would be perfect for such an outing - what do you think?
Then on the Saturday, the day of my birthday, Michael, my sister, her boyfriend and I are taking my parents for a picnic at Hanging Rock! (for all you non-Aussies, there is an iconic mystery novel and film about some missing school girls after they go for a picnic at Hanging Rock, a landmark in Victoria). I am in the middle of sewing some slouchy linen pants for that. Busy times of sewing ahead!
Hello Rachel - the trackie daks made me smile - sounds fun. Many happy returns for your birthday ..have lots of bubbles. Hanging Rock is fabulous - we have a friend with a farm near there - I love it (p.s. great wineries nearby too). Have a lovely birthday weekend.
ReplyDeleteNot sewing a frothy and prim white dress for Hanging rock? Have a wonderful birthday!
ReplyDeleteHi, I Love your dress and love your blog...very inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI think your outfit is a perfect take on casual! I'm chronically 'overdressed', as well. I'm usually the only one in a dress and certainly the only one in something retro.
ReplyDeleteHave a fantastic birthday weekend!
I'll be really interested to see your progress with the Cynthia Rowley dress it's on my list too!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress. I don't do casual well, either. I'm almost always overdressed. Even for work. Oh well. If you feel great, that's what matters!
ReplyDeleteI don't think you were overdressed, you look perfectly casual to me and the dress looks fab.
ReplyDeleteTracky dacks to a party?! People need to make a little more effort me thinks ;)
I love your take on casual! It is very similar to how I do casual. The dress is fantastic!
ReplyDeleteI think your outfit looks great - I love the scarf and sweater with the dress, it's very chic!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the Cynthia Rowley dress! I can't wait to see your results.
Hey Rachel - just wanted to let you know I tagged you for a little meme on my blog.
ReplyDeleteDon't ever dress down to match the masses. You look great and I bet a lot of the women were jealous that you looked so cute. I'm another that is never as casual as the rest of the crowd. I mean I own only 1 pair of jeans and no shorts at all! Most people are too casual for my taste nowadays.
ReplyDeleteBe careful at Hanging Rock though. ;)
This is lovely - and much nicer than sweat pants!! (I can't believe people were wearing those at a party!)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the pattern instructions - they were waiting for me yesterday when I got home.
PLEASE take some reconstruction shots at Hanging Rock! Keep your corset on though...
Cute dress - love it with the scarf, way better than showing up in sweats! I'd rather be a little overdressed than feel like I'm in sleep clothes... although a lot of the time everyone's in jeans when I go out too.
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