Earlier this year I made this dress in a dark plum viscose georgette, and I have never shown you, because other than trying it on for size, I have never actually worn it! It really needs boots to give it an edge, and my wardrobe lacks a pair of them at the moment, so the poor thing sits there in […]
Read MoreHow do you know if a style is antique, vintage or retro? And what is the difference anyway? It is so common to see these three terms used interchangeably, but they actually do have different meanings! Following are the definitions I was taught, and these seem to be followed by most dealers of vintage clothing and […]
Read MoreI’m so pleased to hear that I am not alone in my ‘style rut’, and that some of you are planning to make inspiration boards too – I really look forward to seeing all your results! While rummaging around my house looking for tit-bits to place on my inspiration board, I found a real blast from […]
Read MoreHave you ever got into a style rut? I’ve decided I’m in one right now – nothing in my wardrobe seems to work anymore. I’ve been aware of it for a while, and think it’s from a combination of factors: changing shape – I’ve gone up a size and my waistline has increased proportionally more – and nothing […]
Read MoreHere is another favourite wedding gown from the archives: This gown evolved from another design with similar asymmetric lines, but the bride suggested draping the bodice area instead. We certainly had a lot of fun figuring out the positioning of the draping on her toile – but it really was worth it, as it showed her model figure off […]
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