Review: Vogue 8808 | A Fun, Flirty, Fabulous Fit & Flare Frock for Fall!

I betcha can't say that title 10 times!  

I really wanted a simple, plain version of Vogue 8900.  And even though I could've altered  the pattern, I've had Vogue 8808 ready to cut since last year.  These are basically the same draft.

I read the reviews for this pattern and the consensus is that it runs large, so I knew this going in.  

I cut the size 14 and ended up doing a lot of shaving down.  I cut view A two inches longer so that I could have a 2" deep hem. Fuller skirts hang better with a wide hem.  And I obviously omitted the mock turtleneck.  It's just not cool enough yet for me to have wool around my neck.

I used a "red" wool blend.  It was red in the store under their harsh fluorescent lighting.  But when I got it home, it was more orange-red or coral.  I bought this fabric during the "Spot the Bolt" clearance, so no harm no foul.  And this fabric which feels and handles more like a double knit was still great for this dress.

I decided to keep it weekend casual with a denim jacket, leopard pumps and a 3.1 Phillip Lim x Target yellow crossbody bag.