Saturday, 24 July 2010

Let's pretend I'm your dress up doll

Okay. I have a wedding next weekend and no dress to wear. (This is not strictly true, I have no dress I want to wear.) If I was your dress up doll, would you dress me in option one:


This is the Colette Chantilly. I have to say, at first glance I was not In Love with this pattern. But then I saw this version in the Colette Flickr pool:


I really hope she doesn't mind that I'm using her image, but by way of apology I think I might propose. Doesn't it / she look beautiful? I do, however, suspect that she is much thinner than me and perhaps I would not do the pattern the same justice. So here is option two:


This is the Colette Macaron. Again, did not love at first glance. But... looking through the Flickr pool and the reviews at Pattern Review has changed my mind. Just look at what different fabric choices can do:


Again, I hope she doesn't mind me piggy-backing her awesomeness. By way of apology, I think we should all visit her blog and bombard her with messages of devotion. Only a goddess could forsee those fabrics coming together to create such loveliness.

Option three. Bonus points because I already have this pattern.


This is the Colette Rooibos. But I'm not sure it's dressy enough.

Option four. Sigh. I don't even know why I'm giving you this option. I could wear my Parfait:

Polkadot parfait

Or I could make another Parfait now that I know what I'm doing. Ish.

Please leave a comment with your vote. I might just ignore you.
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24 comments:

  1. x vInTaGe VioLeT x24 July 2010 at 22:18

    i really like dress one - either photo one or photo two version - it will suit your large boobies and small waist - i think a pattern rather than plain - when you've finished yours you can make me one - what? you don't think so? selfish.

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  2. Vonnie24 July 2010 at 22:22

    I'd DEFINITELY vote for the macaron. It's gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous.

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  3. WinnibriggsHouse24 July 2010 at 22:23

    Have to agree about version one, but in the print, however I do like your Parfait too!

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  4. Sleepless Mum24 July 2010 at 22:26

    Dress one! The extra length and the fuller skirt make it more weddingy I think. I also think a patterned fabric x

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  5. Daisie24 July 2010 at 22:42

    It has to be one or four for me.
    Welcome back, I've missed you!
    xxx

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  6. Pickled Weasel24 July 2010 at 22:51

    I would say the macaron, in something silky, with some twinkly sequins added. Although I think the Rooibos could be smart enough if you did it in the right fabric.
    I think no. 1 is too pooofy around the bosoms for you.

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  7. Reb Thack24 July 2010 at 23:41

    I love love love #2 - sophisticated funk!

    But #3 is great, too...

    What a tough decision you have!

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  8. Craft Matters25 July 2010 at 00:38

    Impossible choice, but I think the macaron would look great on you - gotta get the fabric right though... I really like the Parfait too, and that would be my second choice. I feel your pain... I am dithering about a top for my brother's wedding in a couple of weeks... Good luck!

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  9. Confessions of crafty mummy25 July 2010 at 10:01

    I LOVE number 2 its gorgeous. Love the colour its pictured in too.

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  10. Lizzy25 July 2010 at 10:28

    First one i think, it'd be perfect for a wedding!

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  11. Natalie25 July 2010 at 11:47

    I actually think #3 is dressier than 1 and would be my choice, with #2 as a second choice. I guess it totally depends on what fabrics you use, but they are all gorgeous.

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  12. Lucy25 July 2010 at 11:49

    I think the Rooibos would look great in the right fabric and with some accessories. The first one is a lovely dress but think it would make your boobies look ginormous!

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  13. Millie25 July 2010 at 11:52

    I think the Chantilly..but I think it looks best in a small print or plain fabric...I think you'd have to do an FBA on either if the middle two? I just finished my second Parfait, as everyone else says, it goes together so much faster and easier than the first. I fully lined my second one, btw. So a Parfait would be my second choice.

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  14. Andrea @ TheTrainToCrazy.com25 July 2010 at 14:05

    Love the first one!

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  15. Helen25 July 2010 at 15:38

    Parfait has the right neckline for your (Gok-style) bangers but not the one you made (sorry!) Otherwise the rooiboos I think? The first one is lovely but has a high neckline problem.
    That said, you'd look much better then me in any of them!

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  16. Louiz25 July 2010 at 17:14

    I am unsure as they all have something to recommend them. Let us know what your choice is

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  17. Apryl25 July 2010 at 18:26

    I like dress one best.. I think its the prettiest, with that 50s flare, and will suit your boobies and tiny waist.

    I think Eric would like it best too.. what fictional Viking Vampires have opinions too!

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  18. mimesy25 July 2010 at 20:38

    option 2.

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  19. Kate25 July 2010 at 21:05

    option one, I love that dress it is gorgeous weddingyness!

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  20. darcey26 July 2010 at 02:42

    Rooibos.

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  21. Anonymous26 July 2010 at 04:32

    Rooibos--I think it's the prettiest, and for sure I think it's the dressiest, if that's a concern.

    Amy

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  22. Mrs. Sassy Crafter (Fabi)26 July 2010 at 04:39

    I'm a new follower!!! and I vote for dress two! =)

    www.mrssassycrafter.com

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  23. raffertygrey26 July 2010 at 13:50

    I love no 1 and think it would really suit your figure:-)

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  24. glitterboy128 July 2010 at 15:25

    I'm sure you've already decided by now, but I really like option 1, in the second photo.

    Whatever you choose, I hope it goes well, and that you're pleased with it. To me, it's just amazing that you're able to do this.

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