I know it will take forever to get around to taking a picture of The Dress so I pulled out my rusty garment sketching skills and did a little sketch. This will give you an idea of what it looks like.The wool shell is a very dark navy .The under dress is a black self striped fabric with a smooth and crisp finish and a lovely drape to it.
It won't be everyone's cup of tea and I guess some people will think it plain ugly,boring and/or unflattering. It's not a pretty or shapely dress but I loved it the minute I saw it and tried it on.
It's such a me dress- black ( and dark navy), long and swishy. I only noticed the black velvet ribbon trim complete with bows, that sits in between the two rows of frills on the dress when I sat down to sketch it.
Just another reason to love The Dress.
I decided that I needed to adjust the colours in Photoshop a little after I scanned it- the dark navy shell looked too blue- and at the same time I had a little play with the filters.
Yep, love Photoshop too!
What a dress! I understand 100 % why do you love it. It's gorgeous! I want that dress too..And your blog is great-enjoy it a lot.
Posted by: Pikkujutut ( Tiny litlle things) | Saturday, 07 July 2007 at 01:20 AM
The dress looks absolutely fabulous - you don't need a photo now these drawings are just beautiful - do more justice than any old photo could do!! I would like to see a picture of you wearing it though!!
Posted by: Di | Saturday, 07 July 2007 at 06:47 AM
LOVE the dress - I could wear that dress every day for a year. Any chance of you making a pattern from it????? Heehee...just a wee tutorial would be nice. Or maybe just make me The Dress!! (navy on navy thanks)
How's that for a pushy first-time commenter!
LOVE The Dress.
Posted by: Rachael | Saturday, 07 July 2007 at 06:56 AM
The Dress is so chic and classic. That's a beautiful sketch too, it should be framed along with the dress!
Posted by: Shireen | Saturday, 07 July 2007 at 11:26 PM
Beautiful sketches, like a fashion designer's work! Very lovely.
Posted by: cruststation | Sunday, 08 July 2007 at 05:18 AM
Oh, the dress! The detail! Velvet and wool and frills and bows. Swoon. I can see you swishing in it now.
Posted by: Violet & Rose | Sunday, 08 July 2007 at 09:40 PM
these sketches are beautiful. flowy and lovely and great colors!
Posted by: amisha | Monday, 09 July 2007 at 01:59 AM
i can see exactly why you love the dress. beautiful sketch of it- dark wool, velvet ribbon and layers... what could be nicer?
Posted by: melissa | Tuesday, 10 July 2007 at 02:06 PM
I love the sketch and The Dress!
Posted by: Mirre | Wednesday, 11 July 2007 at 06:27 AM
I get it! It's perfect! Black, velvet and bows oh my!
Posted by: Gina | Thursday, 12 July 2007 at 02:01 PM
Im a little confused as to what the dress is for but the drawing is beautiful!!
Posted by: julie | Monday, 16 July 2007 at 04:31 PM
its so chic!!! love it - could totaly see me in this dress too haha!!
Posted by: Anastasia | Wednesday, 18 July 2007 at 12:02 PM
Gorgeous
Posted by: Claire Falkingham | Friday, 20 July 2007 at 03:41 PM