Pairing Sexy Sheath dress with Coat/Cardigan/Jacket

Ways to wear the sexy sheath dress part2. 

In my earlier weblog I've shown ways to wear this hand sewn sheath dress with different types of belts, this time it is with        coat/jacket/cardigan. 

This is the hand sewn dress

First with a long Cardigan, with and without a skinny belt

Second is with Chiffon Blazer on the left with scarf and a tailored Blazer on the right

Third is with a Hobo jacket with and without a hipster belt

Look of the day - Sexy Mini dress with scarf

Putting a twist to a simple black dress with a square scarf.

A sheath cotton dress + Square scarf

The dress is just fine as it is...This is perfect when you are traveling light where one piece can give you different looks by just adding a few accessories.

Just tie the scarf behind the neck and around the waist. Perfect for hiding those big lunches or meals or during those days that we just feel bloated.

 or add a belt.

Hide the excess scarf fabric under the belt to make an illusion of a blouse and skirt

Wearing a pair like this makes your outfit scream party and dinner dates

This is another look where the scarf looks like Peplum-

a short full flounce or an extension of a garment below the waist, covering the hips.

Accessorize according to the occasion. Too much may make you look like a clown. 

Since I will just be going to the mall with my kids- I choose these pieces and  combination to be more appropriate with the activity and place.

The armlet makes the look edgy

Ballet flats are perfect for malling with kids..

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Outfit of the day- Mini skirt/dress collection 1

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Outfit of the day- Retro Look

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Sexy Hand Sewn Cocktail Dress

Ever been in a situation when you thought you have the tools to create something, only to find out that the  tool has already gone bust beyond repair after buying tons of materials to work on? Well I had that experience with my sewing machine....buying a new machine is not in my immediate priority list but this is not something that will prevent me from  creating- this only means a change in plan, design, and tools...

So instead of machine sewing, I did hand sewing...the design is modified to simple sheath dress instead of one with cinching and draping but still creates  a beautiful silhouette.

 

Presenting my hand sewn cocktail dress ......

 
The fabric is Jersey.... the good thing about this fabric is that it doesn't fray, thus there is no need to fold or edge stitch the hem, neckline and armhole....just measure, cut and stitch the shoulder and side.

 
Measure the widest part of the body and use this as the width of the dress. Some have the breast area as the wider part but as for me it is my hips. Oh don't forget to add half an inch extra for the seam.

Measure the length from the shoulder to mid thigh or an inch or two  above the knee. It can be floor length if a gown is desired.

In addition, I made a bracelet cum headband cum necklace out of the excess fabric.

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