I've had this photo of a dress by Narciso Rodriguez on my computer for some time.
It was from the spring collection, and I think it was shown more like a light coat, but I think of it as a dress. More exactly I think of it as a fall or spring dress, but definitely not a summer dress.
It has been on my mind a lot lately, and I was thinking of making it. In my vision I see the dress with a little more structure than the original, which seems gathered and soft, where as I am thinking of a more dramatic flared line in the skirt out of something with a little crispnes like a doupioni or shantung.
Today DH saw he photo on my monitor and told me I can't wear that because I would look like a Cardinal (as in Rome). Now I can't look at the dress without imagining it as a Cardinal's robe. Too bad and I like the color combination too, and I know it is the idea of a black dress with a wide colored band at the waist that has captured his imagination.
What do you think? Could I pull it off with a crisper hand, in a more stylized version? Perhaps I should skip the black and go for a deep blue-green with a lighter band at the waist?
Well, anyway, it appears to be off the "must make" list for now.
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10 responses to “Another One Bites the Dust”
If you are an hourglass, the waist highlight (contrast/lighter color) is a great idea, if not, not so much. The best way to find pleasing styles is to know the ‘ins and outs’ of your shape- I’ve learned this the hard way :)) The camera is your friend, so wrap yourself in fabric, cinch the waist with contrast and snap away. This is a good way to calmly sit down and study the lines without fuzzing in front of a mirror, trying to find the right angle :))
If you are an hourglass, the waist highlight (contrast/lighter color) is a great idea, if not, not so much. The best way to find pleasing styles is to know the ‘ins and outs’ of your shape- I’ve learned this the hard way :)) The camera is your friend, so wrap yourself in fabric, cinch the waist with contrast and snap away. This is a good way to calmly sit down and study the lines without fuzzing in front of a mirror, trying to find the right angle :))
Honestly? I think it looks a little “nunnish” rather than the Cardinal. But if you used a print it would likely loose that look. Then you could keep the waist band in solid. But I still “see” it in a soft/drapey wool or jersy-ish stuff.
On a side note, I once (recently) made curtains that really did look like the Cardinal’s robe. I used Ikea muslin and added a red band to dress it up. Ohhhh, bad idea.
Honestly? I think it looks a little “nunnish” rather than the Cardinal. But if you used a print it would likely loose that look. Then you could keep the waist band in solid. But I still “see” it in a soft/drapey wool or jersy-ish stuff.
On a side note, I once (recently) made curtains that really did look like the Cardinal’s robe. I used Ikea muslin and added a red band to dress it up. Ohhhh, bad idea.
In Rome I don’t think I would do the Roehm as pictured. I like your idea of changing the colours ( no purple or red or white). I do love the simplicity of the design. I would not like it in a print. But, I am not a print lover–so take my suggestion with a grain of Roman salt.;-)
If you were making it for me, I might like it in a peacock blue with a black waist band. I would not want white near my waist( especially in Rome).
In Rome I don’t think I would do the Roehm as pictured. I like your idea of changing the colours ( no purple or red or white). I do love the simplicity of the design. I would not like it in a print. But, I am not a print lover–so take my suggestion with a grain of Roman salt.;-)
If you were making it for me, I might like it in a peacock blue with a black waist band. I would not want white near my waist( especially in Rome).
Thanks for all the great comments. Peacock blue with black sounds nice too. I would certainly never go near white contrast at my waist, I like contrast, but not as sharp as black/white, at least on me.
Great idea Brigitte about draping in fabric. The contrast is not a problem in terms of hourglass shapes, but changing figures do bring in factors. Perhaps I have another post here.
Thanks for all the great comments. Peacock blue with black sounds nice too. I would certainly never go near white contrast at my waist, I like contrast, but not as sharp as black/white, at least on me.
Great idea Brigitte about draping in fabric. The contrast is not a problem in terms of hourglass shapes, but changing figures do bring in factors. Perhaps I have another post here.
I did not see Rome or nuns until I read your blog, now its all i see! However, my first gut instinct was to think of the high waist collar as kinda Jackie O. It has that quiet elegance, so for this reason I would not think of a pattern as being suitable, but maybe you could add some detail across the waistband? This way the detail like lace completely contrasts against the plain fabric making it more fashionable rather than a priest’s collar waist?
I did not see Rome or nuns until I read your blog, now its all i see! However, my first gut instinct was to think of the high waist collar as kinda Jackie O. It has that quiet elegance, so for this reason I would not think of a pattern as being suitable, but maybe you could add some detail across the waistband? This way the detail like lace completely contrasts against the plain fabric making it more fashionable rather than a priest’s collar waist?