Retro Shift or MuuMuu?

I finished another project from Chic & Simple Sewing. This dress wasn't quite as easy as the skirts. I couldn't understand the instructions for attaching the neckband, and this is my second try, which looked much better than the first. I omitted the top stitching on the neckband, because there wasn't any on the photo in the book, and it didn't look good on my first attempt. I did make my own bias tape, and am happy to have learned how to use it around the arm holes, very easy.

I think I could wear this as a beach coverup, but honestly it doesn't look as cute on me as it does on the dress form, and nowhere near as cute as it does on the model in the book. It kind of looks like a muumuu when I wear it. Too bad, because I really like the fabric.

There's a great flickr group of projects from the book.

Comments

[down pillow]

Sorry, but my vote goes to Muu Muu, I don't know- maybe a belt would help?

[Lauren]

I hear ya. I made Anna Maria Horner's Socialite Dress and I honestly feel like I'm wearing a house dress when I put it on. And I love the fabric too! So frustrating to make unwearable items.