The plaid dress

I've always wanted to own a Vivienne Westwood dress but it's really not quite practical for me to spend so much on a designer garment, so I decided to sew an inspired version instead.

dress I sewed using Vogue Pattern 1312
 Not gonna lie....this was not a fun sew for me. It was the wrong fabric choice, and I also didn't have the proper width which meant some finagling on my end....sigh...

I do really like the finished dress and I feel great wearing it, so I'd probably be wearing this a lot especially during the fall/winter season.

Inspiration:
image from http://www.nms-mode.co.uk/vivienne-westwood-harris-tweed-suit/

 In progress:

Out and about....
worn with Blondo boots and Silence and Noise leather jacket
Are you a tartan/plaid fan?

Comments

LL Cool Joe said…
You did a great job, well done!
February 23, 2017 at 12:09 PM
Beauty said…
You did so well Emmy; it looks very neat and chic and the fabric looks good to me. I was going to suggest that you fit it a little bit more because it looks like it's a size up then I saw the last picture where you dressed it up so chic with the jacket and boots and it is just; perfect! Great job.
February 23, 2017 at 3:02 PM
Rowena @ rolala loves said…
What an awesome idea to make your own Westwood inspired dress Emmy! Even though it wasn't the easiest to sew, the end result looks fantastic and the way you styled it in the last pic is just great :)
February 23, 2017 at 5:24 PM
Adam said…
Are you representing House Mormont?
February 23, 2017 at 8:41 PM
Midnight Cowgirl said…
You did a fantastic job on that dress! Loving the Vivienne Westwood inspiration :)
February 23, 2017 at 9:12 PM
Unknown said…
Very nice! It really looks good on you Twinsie!
February 23, 2017 at 9:50 PM
Imogen said…
Wow I am so impressed by this look. I love the print and it really stands out in such a bright colour. Best idea to make it. If I was better at sewing I would make the effort to do the same with some designs I like.
February 24, 2017 at 3:27 AM
Elle Sees said…
I knew exactly what dress you used as inspiration when you said that!! I love how it turned out!!
February 24, 2017 at 6:54 AM
rooth said…
Awww I like how you ended up pairing it in the last pic
February 24, 2017 at 8:51 AM
Kasztanowy Domek said…
Great dress! Super work! Happy weekend!:)

xxBasia
February 24, 2017 at 12:27 PM
Josie said…
Emmy you are so clever! This looks amazing on you, I love it with the boots and jacket x

Sick Chick Chic
February 24, 2017 at 4:46 PM
Shireen L. Platt said…
I think you did great with the VW inspired dress, Emmy and it looks great paired with the leather jacket. I wish I could own one of her creation too but mama doesn't have the bank account for it. LOL!

Shireen | Reflection of Sanity
February 24, 2017 at 6:53 PM
Marta said…
Aaaah you don't know how much I LOVE this dress! You're incredibly talented!
LA VEINE
February 25, 2017 at 12:00 PM
aki! said…
I have often loved Vivienne Westwood's style. Not enough to go and get something of hers, but I do like the aesthetic.

7% Solution
February 25, 2017 at 9:40 PM
Unknown said…
Beautiful outfit!
Have a nice week-end!
Gil Zetbase
February 26, 2017 at 8:02 AM
Unknown said…
Looking as cute as ever Emmylou. I also love Vivienne Westwoods style, this is so impressive.
February 26, 2017 at 7:01 PM
Fashionably Idu said…
Emmy you did such a fab job of this. The very first image made me smile so bid. I love the color of the dress. Sorry to hear it was a challenge to sew. The outcome makes all the work well worth it though. Perfect with the black jacket and boots.

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February 26, 2017 at 8:14 PM
Dami said…
Great job sewing that. I actually love its colour & pattern and it look great on you.

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February 27, 2017 at 4:32 AM
Serena said…
amazing dress
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February 27, 2017 at 4:41 AM
Hollie Black-Ramsey said…
I love it so hard!!! I would wear the heck out of it!!!
February 27, 2017 at 12:45 PM
Miu said…
Isn't the self-made dress much more better than purchasing it? ;) It's looking really cool!
February 28, 2017 at 7:47 AM
AMANDA GARCÍA SÁNCHEZ said…
Congratulations on the look. I love it whole. Greetings.
March 1, 2017 at 6:29 AM
A Very Sweet Blog said…
Emmy, you do not give yourself enough credit! It looks fabulous! I love how you paired it with black. The picture of it unfinished also looks great as a top! I would pair it with black pants or long black skirt. But I love it as a dress! You look great! CLAP CLAP CLAP
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March 4, 2017 at 2:15 PM
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