So these are the looks that really called my name:
Pink jacket and skirt
(This reminds me of S2958)
boucle goodness skirt suit
A great jacket and dress combo
(Vogue 7975 & my TNT dress pattern)
another jacket & skirt combo
the jacket skirt combo
is a variation on a theme
I loved this dress because of the fabric
I can see this as a short dress for work
and not in sequins!
Love the embroidery on this one
There were a few things that struck me about this line. He has designed just a couple of jacket styles reworking them in different fabrics and patterns and with either a dress, a skirt or a pair of pants. The skirt featured in the first look was remade in all types of fabric - even leather - and paired with different jackets throughout this collection. I love the bow on the skirt but I know I will never wear it like that...however, the skirt is very wearable and easily reproduced.
Now I know you are wondering how could I be inspired by the ballgowns! Well the first dress reminds of a simple coat dress. I have several of these patterns from the '90s in my collection. It would be easy to pull some fabric, some lining and buttons and have a go at it! However, the last ballgown is all about the embellishment detail! I can actually see a row of buttons down the front of my TNT dress pattern with some embroidery on either side. I'm not sure if the embroidery would be tone-on-tone (if I chose to make the dress in a bright solid color) or if I used black wool crepe the embroidered flowers could be out of black/white/gray. Wouldn't that be an amazing dress...*sigh*
We got about 10" of snow last night so I'm home today. I'm off to go play on my sewing machine and see what emerges...
...as always, more later!
Wow, what a lovely collection. Now I'm thinking jackets and skirts for spring too. And even though black+white+pink has been on the board for a while now, it's still my favorite color combo. Thanks for posting and enjoy your snow day!
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Can you see me with my arm up in the air waving madly...Me too! I wish that I had more time to troll for beautiful outfit ideas like those! My fave's are the second, third and fourth from the top.
ReplyDeleteI see a lot of thing that I like in his collection. I'm hoping to get a couple of TNT patterns for jackets so I can make suits for church.
ReplyDeleteI hate snow as much as you do. We only had 3" of snow and I used it as an excuse to stay home. Sewing and housework are on the agenda for today.
Beautiful collection! I love the jackets! They could easily go from a "lady that lunches" to jeans!
ReplyDeleteI love Oscar De La Renta! I cruise the Nieman Marcus website periodically to see what they have in their designer sections. I found this dress, http://goo.gl/AAoJY , and totally plan on using it for "inspiration" on one of my Spring dresses.
ReplyDeleteOh My Goodness! I want to dress like that when I grow up too! Thanks for the embroidered dress - I've been trying to figure out how to add embroidery as an embellishment in a 'grown up' way.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see what your snow day produces, bet it's another dress! g
If I had to wear one designer for the rest of my life, I'd probably choose ODL. These picks are stunning. I'm wanting to go make a fuller skirt now!
ReplyDeleteHey, thanks for suggesting that Jane Conlon embellishment book. I picked it up at the library last night!
That embroidery looks like it might be applique, braid or rattail stitched on top of the fabric.
ReplyDeleteI love that head-to-toe hot pink suit.
Claudine
i love the collection! i wanna be like that when i grow up too! :-)
ReplyDeleteI like all of these, thanks for sharing all the pictures.
ReplyDeleteGreat line up of inspiration garments.
ReplyDeleteDe la Renta's is one of the collections I have to take a look at online every season. And your choice of inspiration pics are great. (BTW, I love the way you can transform your TNT pattern into just about anything.)
ReplyDeleteIt's funny. I just cut out some black and white boucle for a sheath dress last night and I think I have enough for a coordinating jacket. I'd love to attempt that Butterick jacket but I'm not sure my skills are up to it yet.
I agree this is a lovely collection. What struck me most was the pink bow with the black and white boucle suit. Such a simple thing, but it just hit me right between the eyes. I think I need to steal this idea. I can see you in that outfit, too.
ReplyDeleteThe boucle goodness with the bow is so you.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn, your skills are amazing. Such foresight and vision. I'm still trying to figure out how you made that dress (in plaid!) from 2 yards of material. I read somewhere that cutting out pieces one at a time instead of double can save fabric-is that what you do? You're such an inspiration--sew much sew (pun intended) that I will be scheduling some time off work next month to have a 'sew-cation'!
ReplyDeleteUm... but I want to dress like YOU when I grow up (ok, so clearly you are about twenty steps ahead of me in the dressing like a grownup department).
ReplyDeleteI love that black-and-white-and-hotpink suit. LOVE it. I'm almost wishing I had to wear suits to work.
The collection is wonderful. You have great taste...but you already knew that!
ReplyDeleteI love love love picture #2, boucle goodness skirt suit! Great inspiration pics!
ReplyDeleteAt least there is an upside to all that snow! Some lovely stuff here, I like the way you can look at these pieces and find elements that will work for your lifestyle.
ReplyDeleteThis is my first visit to your blog...boy! Am I impressed! You look lovely in your outfits and dresses. I am going to become a follower.
ReplyDeleteSigh. You made me look! Yes, there are some really lovely looks in that collection. I'm loving the teal blue color. Sunday dress for me, though.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great collection! Another pattern to consider for the pink 2pc. is S2427 along with the jacket from your mentioned pattern....
ReplyDeleteUm, yes please!! I'd wear almost all of those right off the runway. Beautiful garments.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the the first fuchsia one.
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