And spring has arrived in my mailbox, courtesy of Stella McCartney via Bergdorf Goodman.
Pre-ordered, with an expected January delivery, I thought it would brighten my winter spirits. And here it is ready for me to jet away to warm climes for the holidays, although it would work for a holiday party as well. In reality I shall probably display it on my sewing room wall while I dream of spring, both sartorially and physically.
The cut is simple. It is true I could have made if except that I could not, in all likelihood, have found this fabric, and I bought this dress for the fabric more than anything else, or perhaps for the perfect combination of cut and fabric.
I can say however, that the shape skims the body and looks slimmer on me than on the model even though she is far far slimmer than I. Or perhaps I am just deceiving myself. But then I am all for a bit of self deception on occasion, it is the perfect armament against the vagaries of life.
Oh and it is longer as well, hitting just above the knee on my 5'9" frame.
photo courtesy of Bergdorf Goodman.
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7 responses to “Winter is icumen in”
Ohhh, pretty!
Stunning! I can see why you fell in love with it, the fabric is TDF.
Wow, that’s a gorgeous print! It sounds like a winner all around.
Oh, I’ve been saying you need a treat with what you’ve been going through lately, and this. is. a treat! I love, love, love that dress and if I didn’t have a warm-weather holiday to pack it for, I think I might just turn up the heat indoors and lounge around (or strut around, depending on my level of jubilation) in it. Glorious!
So great that you are treating yourself with a beautiful dress! And by the way, this is the time to give and receive gifts.
I cannot wait to see this on you!!!!! You so deserve this fabric bouquet! Enjoy it.
That is utterly gorgeous. I’ve been shying away from dresses of late because so many seem to be far too “mini” for me. However, if this is hitting you just above the knee… I’ve got to start reading the descriptions for length measurements!