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ILoveChoo · Hermes

opinions

Kitty · Hermes

I think they're cute, but I'd probably remove them if you have a large chest.

flknight24 · Dooney & Bourke

I actually like it with pockets. I think it makes it more interesting.

ILoveChoo · Hermes

flknight24 wrote:

I actually like it with pockets. I think it makes it more interesting.

I'm afraid it'll look too plain without them too.

I'll probabaly also take the skirt up to the natural waist and maybe add a touch more volume to it if that makes a difference at all.

Tigerlily · BCBG

Oh my goodness. I have been looking at that same pattern. I haven't sewn for myself in awhile because of time. Please let us know how it turns out. What fabric are you going to use?

ILoveChoo · Hermes

Tigerlily- I'll def. let you know how it goes! DH is working all day tomorrow so this is going to be my Saturday project. I'm goign fabric shopping tonight and don't really knwo what I'm looking for yet... I have Navy in mind (I have a thin red belt that ould look cute with it) but I'll have to see what they have. I'll probably try to see if they have a cotton shirting or something like that to do it in. The pattern suggests linen, but I don't think that would be good for work...

poptart · Coach

I like the pockets.

Cortney1982 · Chanel

I'd keep the pockets.

ranchera20 · Marc Jacobs

I like it with the pockets but another option could be to put the pockets like the pink dress.

flknight24 · Dooney & Bourke

ranchera20 wrote:

I like it with the pockets but another option could be to put the pockets like the pink dress.

I liked that too. But I do think if you're going to do the belt then the chest pockets might be the best choice. I also like the chest pockets because I think it makes the dress look "more expensive" (I've been watching too much Project Runway)

needsfashionadvice · Kate Spade

Choo could you post the link to that pattern? That's exactly what I'm looking for also!

Claudia · Gucci

I think it will look good with pockets.

ILoveChoo · Hermes

flknight you're not the only one watching too much Project Runway.

needsfashionadvice here's the link: http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/voguepatterns/shop.cgi?s.item.V7873=x&TI='7873'&page=1

Thanks everyone, I think I'm leaning toward keeping the chest pockets. I hate the way the one the model is wearing, so maybe the pockets will make it look less home-made. That and a better choice of fabric and a few alterations

needsfashionadvice · Kate Spade

Thanks for the link! Oh and I like the chest pockets.

ETA: I just ordered it, hopefully I can get it in the mail next week and start on it next weekend!

-- Edited by needsfashionadvice at 15:06, 2006-04-28