Last night the boys went to their school disco. Unless you volunteer to help - like the thousands of helicopter parents at their school - you are asked to leave when the music begins. The husband and I took this opportunity to go out on a date...with Adele. As we needed to eat fairly quickly, we headed to a local club. Dresses are normally too dressy for these cultural hot spots, so a date top was needed.
Here is
Vogue 1250 as a top.
Please excuse the bright photos. My professional photographer is on holidays :)
I think it's rather sexy and scandalously low cut. I certainly couldn't lean forward without surprising the person in front of me. Not that the date was that 'hot' really. Having Adele there kept it tame :P
I think it only took 30 mins to whip up this number. I cut an 8 and it's a little roomy and possibly gapes a little too much under the arm, but still, it's OK. Rather than maintain the drafted skirt of the pattern, which wraps behind the dress from the waist, I guesstimated the side seams so they remained on the side. I'm pretty happy with the fit here, especially as it was just a guess.
Cost:
Pattern: Vogue 1250 - gift from a friend = Free
Fabric: 1m lightweight cotton/spandex jersey from My Hung = $7
Thread from stash
Total: $7
Haha, my husband and I used to ALWAYS drop off and run too! Your LBT looks like a great basic, and looks really cool with your skinnies and red pumps. You could always wear a cami underneath if you're out with anyone other than your husband ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat top and envious that you could run it up before you went out.
ReplyDeleteNice! I like the whole outfit, especially the red shoes.
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