I've been on this style since last summer. I was drafting and pattern hacking my own tie-front cutout pieces. So, when I saw these new patterns this year, I knew my love of this style would continue.

When I saw Vogue 9312, I knew this would be something I'd want to wear. I don't sew a lot of knits, but if it's something that works with a ponte style knit, I'm all in. That's why I picked this fabulous black and white printed ponte knit.

I cut the size 14 in the bodice. I knew from eyeballing the bodice that it would clearly need a FBA.

Here is how my 1" FBA looks.

The darts provided excellent shaping.

For the skirt, I cut the B length. 

The bodice is attached to the skirt with a 3/4" seam allowance that creates a casing for 3/8" elastic.

This dress is so comfortable. It looks great with heels and just as great with a pair of flat sandals. I will definitely enjoy wearing it.