What I'm Wearing | Black & White: Bold & Graphic!
2:30 PM
Brazen... optical... geometric... graphic!
Bold black and white prints are popping up everywhere as we start thinking about Spring clothes. Oh, you're not thinking about Spring clothes yet? Well, you better get a move on it!
Inspiration:
My self-drafted dress (yes, I do do that sometimes), was inspired by this great geo-patterned body-con dress from Asos.com. Amazingly so, I've been in possession of a similar print for years now. But I never knew how I wanted to use it... until now.
Being that I wanted a very simple design that would highlight and not disturb the print, I went with a fitted, straight-style body-concious dress.
And I off-centered the print to give the dress more of an abstract look, similar to my inspiration dress.
And I accessorized with black. And as the weather warms, I'll be adding colors like yellow, fuchsia, probably cobalt as a contrast.
I really like this style of dress and I can't wait to run across great prints so that I can make a few more.
.JPG)
72 comments
Gorgeous, your legs are amazing!
ReplyDeleteErica xo
LOL... Thanks Erica!
DeleteThanks Sing!
ReplyDeleteJust wow! Everything about this look is chic. Very inspirational.
ReplyDeleteI love the fabric! Don't you love it when you finally get around to using something in your stash!
ReplyDeleteI do Darci! Thanks!
DeleteGorgeous Miss Thing!! What type of fabric is that?
ReplyDeletep.s Your hair is growing out lovely!
Thanks Divamazon. I *think* it's a RPL (rayon, poly, lycra).
DeleteWow! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Amanda!
DeleteVery pretty, love this print.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nikki!
DeleteOh my goodness -- I love the print even more than the inspiration piece and you look HOT! Beautifully drafted, perfect fit, and I adore the low neckline in the back.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry, but your print makes the inspiration look fugly. Your dress is GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteThanks Susan!
DeleteStunning dress and you look gorgeous in it! This is right up my alley and now I'm off to find a graphic print, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks Carol!
DeleteVery stunning. Perfect match of fabric.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori!
DeleteWhat a beautiful print!, and you choose just the right style to use it in your dress.
ReplyDeleteThanks Faye!
DeleteBravo, Erica! You look fantastic! Oh yes, I'm thinking about spring too. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Cennetta!
DeleteYour drafting skills are so good! Love how you placed the print off-center.
ReplyDeleteThanks sewingkm!
DeleteIt's gorgeous and super flattering.
ReplyDeleteThanks D McC!
DeleteI love the scoop neckline in the back! Isn't it great when you already have the perfect fabric for a project? Eases the guilt of having such a large stash. The off-center print is very flattering for sure!
ReplyDeleteYes it is! Thanks DressUpNotDown!
DeleteErica you have such style. I just couldn't take that off and probably wouldn't be drawn to the inspiration photo. But you are the whole package and look absolutely stunning in your new dress.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pam!
DeleteYou amaze me. I saw this and wondered if that dress was the inspiration! I have the inspiration dress pinned, but now I wonder if I could find the right print.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous as always; Brava!
Thanks Liz!
DeleteThis is one of my favorites. You look absolutely beautiful in it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Margaret!
DeleteNow that's how you use a bold print!
ReplyDeleteThanks velosewer!
DeleteWOWZA! and you have the body for it, too!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary!
DeleteLove how you used the print!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the other commenters... Your dress outshines the inspiration! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous! Such an awesome print and it makes you look great!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jenny!
DeleteThis is a great print beautifully displayed in your dress.
ReplyDeleteThanks Pdiddly!
DeleteBeautiful and much, much better that the inspiration one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Caroline!
DeleteI love this look! Perfect marriage of design and fabric!
ReplyDeleteThanks Myra!
DeleteShopping your stash I see. love the graphic print, design and how you styled it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sassy SEWer!
DeleteYour dress is lovely. Love the abstract print and the fit is great. It is currently 10 degrees in upstate NY and I'm only thinking about wool, wool and more wool...LOL
ReplyDeleteNecie, I've seen those frigid temps on the news. I'd hibernate all winter. Thanks!
DeleteI really like this (A lot) and it really looks terrific on you! I just love how you placed your print... And your own design with the scoop back! I must say you knocked it out of the park...once again. Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteThanks Laurie Lou!
DeleteBravo, Erica! I really like this dress!
ReplyDeleteThanks TNDRHRT!
DeleteLove this! You look amazing! It's so modern and fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginger!
DeleteWORK IT GIRL--THAT'S A SHOW STOPPER!!
ReplyDeleteErica - one word stunning. Lesley
ReplyDeleteThanks Lesley!
DeleteNow I like this!!!! And my favorite part is that you drafted the dress yourself....talent galore...I love it! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks MsKRS!
DeleteLove it Erica B :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Monica!
DeleteYou were lucky to find such as close match in fabric. It looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteGail, I've actually had the fabric for around 6 or 7 years. Thanks!
DeleteOne word Erica.....AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteThanks Justine!
DeleteWow...just WOW! You are Rockin' that dress! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Meigan!
Delete