I hope I'm not going to disappoint you, but after all that build up I decided, much like Peter over at MPB, to leave this garment bling free. I feel it already has enough blinginess about it especially with my accessories.
Besides, I want everyone to notice my shoes which I will probably only be able to wear for approximately two hours before my feet drop off!
Construction wise I did a lot of hand sewing on this dress. I finished the armholes with strips of bias fabric which were understitched, turned and slipstitched to the interlining, and I did the same thing with the neckline except with straight grain fabric strips to act as a stay and keep the neckline from stretching out (thanks to Nancy for reminding me about that). The lining was then assembled by machine and handstitched to the facing strips so there is no chance of it showing on the outside. I also added a deep facing to the dress hem.
I'm now in a bit of a flap about what else I am going to wear while I am in the UK and need to dig out my winter clothes and see what gaps need to be filled. I know the Brits won't agree with me that it is officially winter over there yet, but it's all relative!
Its beautiful Alison, a perfect special occasion dress! Love the colour and style. Hope you have a wonderful time in the UK.
ReplyDeleteYour dress is really beautiful! I love the colour and style.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress and I love how you styled it. You look lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow! gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, love how the underlining makes the finishing invisible. Very flattering shape, too.
ReplyDeleteso pretty!! great job - have fun at your event. :)
ReplyDeletePS great shoes!
That is a stunning dress, AND shoes! Sometimes, beauty lies in simplicity. The lines of this dress and the color speak for itself.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning! Hope you have a wonderful time at your do.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! The dress is just perfect, as are the shoes.
ReplyDeleteMagnificent work. It looks FANTASTIC!!!! The color is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWow! The color and fit make your dress gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! I love the color and the style. The shoes are great, I wish I could wear heels that high.
ReplyDeleteYou look so great in that dress! The necklace is perfect and THOSE shoes are to die for!
ReplyDeleteI am a non bling person so I think it's gorgeous. Perfect accessories and the fit and color is just perfect. Brava!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful, the color suits you really well, and the accessories.....aaahhh....
ReplyDeleteFirstly, a British weather report - the last few days have been very cold but today is a bit warmer and, right now, the sun is shining. This coming weekend the clocks change and it is the official start of the British winter - prepare for cold and rain!
ReplyDeleteYour dress - it's FAB. The colour is absolutely gorgeous, the style is stunning. I love how you have accessorized it.
Stunning!!! I love everything about this: the fit, the fabric, the design, the accessories, and especially the SHOES!!! Job well done!!!
ReplyDeleteThe color is amazing. I would marry you all over again :)
ReplyDeleteYou are so much braver than me planning to wear those shoes! The dress is awesome, the color you chose is absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very beautiful dress, both inside and out. I love the fit and bright color and the SHOES! They are divine. You will be the beauty at the party, that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteOh that is fabulous, I'm going to reread all the posts about doing it. Did you use a pleater or somethign?
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely astonishing! Every detail is beautiful and you look great from head to toe!
ReplyDeleteStunning! I'm soooooo loving the shoes!
ReplyDeleteThis is so beautiful. The color is just fabulous! Are those heels 5 inches?! Crazy!
ReplyDeleteSafe travels, and enjoy your trip back home!
You look beautiful! Love the color. Thanks for all the details on construction. I always learn something new!
ReplyDeleteThe colour is fabulous and the this "jewel" of a dress will make a "great entrance." Good to make the shoes more neutral, as with that beautiful necklace, this is wow, wow, wow! I'm very impressed with your perfect under-stitching and hand-finishing of the bias strips. Congratulations and have a great visit to the UK!
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Absolutely fabuous color, fit and execution!
ReplyDeleteKaren in Houston
Love, love the color. Perfect construction and fit, as always.
ReplyDeleteYou looks fabulous!! I LOVE LOVE your shoes!
ReplyDeleteStunning!!! I LOVE those shoes!!! You already know I ADORE shoes lol.
ReplyDeleteYour dress is sooo lovely! What a great color on you. Beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteIt fits you perfectly and the dress is gorgeous. I just love that color blue and those shoes will soo be worth the pain :)
ReplyDeleteFabulous dress. You look wonderful...and you picked the perfect shoes. Hope you have a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteStunning! The dress is beautiful and beautifully made and the shoes set it off perfectly. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThis is the perfect dress. The fit, the colour, and the style are all ideal for you. You look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteFantastic work! The dress style and colour suits you perfectly. Love the shoes and hear you about only a couple hours of wear.
ReplyDeleteAll perfection! I must try the fabric strips at the neckline. Well done you!
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful - the shoes are the perfect finishing touch! You look fab!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love the color and the shoes are killer.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous dress! Love how you styled it. Have a great time on your visit!
ReplyDeleteYour dress is just stunning...love the shoes, but don't think I could wear them for more than 2 minutes..plus I'd be about 6'3" in them......
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning, Allison!
ReplyDeleteI love how your dress turned out -- such a stunning color and flattering silhouette. But I have to say that I absolutely love those shoes! Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, stunning, amazing...any adjectives that I missed? That color, wow! Wonderful work!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely! You look fantastic in this - great work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress! The color is absolutely stunning and I think it really sings even without the bling.
ReplyDeleteWow, stunning dress. And the color ist absolutely fabulous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly beautiful dress and accessories!You look great!
ReplyDeleteThat's an amazing dress, and you styled it so well!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog. You make great stuff! This party dress is especially special. I LOVE the blue color. Looking forward to becoming a regular reader!
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