White Button Down Shirt + Floral Print Full Skirt!
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For effortless elegance, pairing a crisp white button down shirt with a floral full skirt is a no-brainer. A classic white shirt is a mainstay wardrobe staple that every woman should have in her closet. White button down shirts top almost every bottom well. And a fun floral full skirt is appropriate for so many scenarios. It works for so many occasions whereas a bodycon skirt would not.
Every year, I have to update my classic white shirts. They occasionally become dingy and threadbare from wear and tear. The key to a great white shirt is being bright white, crisp and well-fitting. I decided that my shirt for this year would be classically tailored and sewn in an amazing White Mercerized Cotton Poplin from Mood Fabrics.com. I also used these gorgeous Crystal Glass Buttons.
My pattern is (OOP) McCall's 2353 from 1999. I've had it in my pattern stash for years. It was gifted to me a long time ago and I'm just now getting around to it. It's a very easy pattern that I sewed in the same day I started it. If you're familiar with shirtmaking, you can do it to. If not, I suggest you check out a shirtmaking course on Craftsy.com.
I cut the size 14, because honestly, I was too lazy to do a FBA. But looking at it, it's a little big in the shoulders and I'm wondering if I should've cut the 12 with a FBA. Weight changes create interesting fitting dynamics that I'm still getting use to. Working out different body parts keeps my measurements constantly fluctuating.
I did lengthen the shirt an inch at the waist. Surprisingly, the sleeve length was perfect. One of the details that I can't live without on a classic button down is a yoke. In my opinion, it's what makes a button down shirt "real"! This shirt has a lot of topstitching and edge stitching. For some odd reason, I enjoy doing that.
For my skirt, I used Vogue 8882,view B. For a full skirt, I prefer a length that stops right at the knee. I feel that's the most flattering look for me. And I also went with a style that has sewn down pleats instead of gathers at the waist. I don't want all of that additional volume around the mid-section. The wrong proportions can easily make a full skirt go from fashionable to frumpy on me.
I cut the 14 and it sewed perfectly without any adjustments. I used this gorgeous Red and White Floral Cotton Print.
The hem is interfaced and has facings.
A faced hem is perfect for when the wrong side will show, especially when you're constantly twirling in your full skirt!
Styling tip: Full skirts look elegant and Carolina Herrera-Chic when paired with a crisp, classic white button down shirt. And what else would I punctuate the look with but a pair of classic lady-like single sole pumps in bright white.
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36 comments
Love this!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sheri!
DeleteI would of never considered this skirt but I must have it now. I want to wear a full skirt but my hips though...I feel this skirt might flatter my portions..lol..Thanks Erica:)
ReplyDeleteI feel you on that. The way the pleats are done, this skirt is actually more flared than full. And that's what I liked about it. I don't like a lot of volume on my bottom half, so this one works for me. I'm going to make it again! Thanks Lora!
DeleteGreat outfit as always! I'm a big fan of your work :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Anabelle!
DeleteThis is a beautiful look on you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lori!
DeleteWhat a beautiful shirt, you look so elegant as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you Twiglequeen!
DeleteJust Beautiful with a capital B. You know, a girl just can't have too many beautiful crisp white shirts or too many white trainers!
ReplyDeleteI love that shirt already. Thanks Peace Thyme and Weather Station!
DeleteThis look is a winner....you're starting of spring with a bang!
ReplyDeleteThanks Karen!
DeleteSo pretty and feminine. I love it! What did you use to interface the hem?
ReplyDeleteJust regular fusible. Thanks Pamela!
DeleteOh how I love the skirt! It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks Krystal!
DeleteBeautifully done,I'm with you on the full skirt, I glad you shared, how you pleated the skirt from making it look frumpy. I tend to say away from full skirt such as this because of that very reason, but now you gave me new inspiration. The white blouse is fabulous. You rock!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sharon!
DeleteThis look is just gorgeous and what a beautiful fun skirt! You look fabulous! And honestly, I just can't imagine anything looking frumpy on you ever.
ReplyDeleteThanks Tomasa!
DeleteIt's adorable on you... not to sure what it will on me. I feel fat in full skirt.
ReplyDeleteI get that about full skirts. They're really iffy. Thanks Sweet Waters!
DeleteVery nice, I love the look, you look great
ReplyDeleteThanks Geannene!
DeleteHey Erica, you're right! Your skirt length is perfectly balanced on you. I would not have thought about it had you not pointed it out. All I did see was the over all look you presented, which is of course, the whole point in sewing ones own wardrobe. Well done you clever girl!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deborah!
DeleteVery nice, you look beautiful and it's very well done as always!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mokara!
DeleteWhat a lovely outfit! I love the red floral fabric....made me think of Spring! And hey! Great legs! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Belle!
DeleteSo pretty and Spring time like.
ReplyDeletePam
Thanks Pam!
DeleteBeautiful outfit and amazing sewing! You have definitely inspired me to make a full skirt this spring (if ours ever gets here).... :D
ReplyDeleteI know, right! Ours keeps going back and forth. I'll be glad when the warmth comes to stay. Thanks Nokes!
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