Such a cute little dress. Burda calls this “an item to relax in.” It’s cut for comfort (I’m quoting from the magazine) and is charmingly casual. It features a wide neckline with edging and drawcord and cute raglan sleeves. Huh.
It’s a pretty simple make, but I made it more complicated – because I didn’t want it to be form-fitting – and added about 2 inches down the CF and CB. I ended up with a tent. My lovely darling DD1 walked in the door from school and said, “What’s up with the nightgown, mom?” Wait. Nightgown? I know this is stay-at-home wear, but I wasn’t wanting this to look like a nightgown. So I took out the width that I’d added and I must say that I like it a lot better. Just for fun, here’s a tent picture.
See? A little 80’s maternity wear. Not working.Much better without all that extra width. The neckline detail is a very wide (about 10 inches) rectangle cut on the bias with a casing sewn in for the self-fabric ties.
I used a double layer of chiffon. It was a bit fussy to sew, but it worked out well. And I left off pockets. I know, I know. But I really dislike pockets, except when they’re in jeans or outerwear. I never use them for anything. Hmmmm…. maybe it still looks a bit nightgown-ish. Definitely stay-at-home don’t-answer-the-door wear. D’ya think slippers would improve the look?
I have always had the suspicion that if you add really great shoes to any outfit, it looks ON PURPOSE and no one will question you. I think that is your answer here LOL
Leggings! Leggings! Leggings!
Mrs Mole’s idea is a good one for this cute dress!
You shouldn’t have said “slippers”, first thing I thought of was matching pink fuzzy ones. Well…. umm… maybe leggings are a good idea? Thanks for showing us! 🙂
I like the neck insert and maybe throwing on a pair of wild printed leggings would kick it up a notch? If the length were shorter and leggings under it…you could pass for a run to the grocery store or coffee bar don’t you think? Most of my blouses end up with side slits to the high hip area and I call them tunics…I do the same for my client Nancy, she thinks it looks Asian and trendy…maybe this would work as well?
Shorten it and wear with interesting leggings. Why didn’t I think of that?!