Another easy knit dress which I have dubbed the vacation dress because while I like it I don't think I have the balls to wear this anywhere other than at a holiday resort. It is very low cut at the back and combined with the giraffe/zebra hybrid print I think it might be a bit much for popping down the shops!
Gorgeous Things Ann made this recently as a pool cover up and for that the pattern is perfect. EricaB also made a stunning version of this that doesn't look too low cut, but I guess I am a shorty by comparison and should have adjusted the pattern.McCall's calls this an easy, 1 hour pattern and it is certainly easy and probably can be made in an hour, just not by me - slow sewer extraordinaire. I really like the front cowl drape, but if I make this again I will raise the back so I don't feel quite so bare. That said I'm going to slap the pictures of me wearing it on the internet......
Sorry the pictures are a bit dark, we are having typical Hong Kong summer weather at the moment - vile!
Mmm it might be your comfort level, but I didn't look at that and see a particularly low back. I think it's ok for everyday.
ReplyDeleteFabulous dress!! I have got this pattern and I'm determined to get around to making it soon. Your version is lovely - the fabric gives this dress real wow factor and the style suits you so well.
ReplyDeleteBe proud and wear your dress. It's totally gorgeous and you look great!
ReplyDeleteYou look awesome in this dress. It is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI love the back cleavage and I don't think it's too low. You should wear it anywhere!
ReplyDeleteI have just ordered this dress pattern so I am glad to see your review. It is low at the back, but I am assuming you can still wear a regular bra with it? I loved my brief visit to HK and hope I can come back some day - vile weather or not!
ReplyDeleteLove your dress - wear it and enjoy it!
Awesome dress. IMO it looks great and not too low at all!
ReplyDeleteI love that dress. I think it is perfectly fine. I love Hong Kong, vile weather or not, it is the NYC of the orient!
ReplyDeleteYou look great in this dress! I think you could wear it anywhere. I know I've been wearing mine to death!b
ReplyDeleteLove the style and fabric choice. Ditto everyone else, it doesn't look too low from here. You're suppose to show extra skin in summer, right?
ReplyDeleteWowza! Great dress.
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Fabulous dress! All the versions of this dress are fantastic... I need to get this pattern!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress. I would wear it anywhere if I were you. It's definitely not too low in the back.
ReplyDeleteLove it. Love the fact that it was simple to make, too!
ReplyDeleteYou look fantastic in this dress, wear it with confidence!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very chic dresa!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous dress!!!! I love the fabric, and I have this pattern in my stash waiting for just the right fabric!
ReplyDeleteI think you and this dress look fabulous together. It would be very comfortable to wear in NYC right now, as it's steamy here.
ReplyDeleteI think it's lovely and not too low at all!
ReplyDeleteThat is sooooo cute! I don't think it's too low in the back, but having said that I know I would not be comfortable wearing it at my office. It will be a great dress for running errands - think how stylish you'll look while retaining comfort!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress! I bought that pattern and you are def making me want to sew it.
ReplyDeleteI can just about feel that weather! Yuk. It is raining here too but it is quite cool - about 15. Nice and fresh:). Now to that dress - perfect for a night out I'd say. Love it. It is really sexy but not too young. Perfect :))
ReplyDeleteOh that is daring in the back! The print is very fun. Pics of Hong Kong--oh I miss it there!
ReplyDeleteI must have a dress like this in my summer wardrobe. Love the b&w print and the lowered cowl back, sexy without revealing too much.
ReplyDeleteLove that dress. The print gives it just that extra spice and the back doesn't seem too low at all. I hope you'll get comfortable in wearing it everywhere, because you look fabulous in it!
ReplyDeleteStunning! Love your fabric choice!
ReplyDeleteLove the print, love the dress!
ReplyDeleteLike everyone else, I think this dress is a real winner. And that weather! That is some good staying-inside-to-sew weather.
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else - that is a wear it everywhere kind of dress. Definitely not too low.
ReplyDeletexoxo,
The girl that owns a version of this dress and loves how it shows off her back. ;)