Last week, I saw that Vogue had all patterns on sale (a regular and much loved occurrence). As usual, I browsed the Vintage section but found nothing new I needed. I then moved over to the Very Easy Vogue patterns.
I ended up succumbing and buying three patterns. They look corporatey enough to wear to work but still have vintage and girly undertones.
Vogue 8511
I plan to start off with the short-sleeved version first. I hope to find a nice pink tweed for this project. Hopefully if it's a darker pink I'll be able to wear black accessories.
For the long-sleeved version, I'd love to make it from a houndstooth as shown.
Vogue 8630
This pattern isn't my usual style but I thought it would be perfect for a solid coloured fabric - maybe a charcoal or black. I've got a couple of brooches that may be perfect for the oversized collar as well.
Vogue 8146
A bow? Check. A dress appropriate for the office? Check. A vintage suit feel? Check.
Needless to say this one is my favourite. I love it so much I'm unable to decide on which fabric would be ideal for this project. The type of fabric I'm after can only be described as something Jackie O would wear. I've trawled both eBay and etsy in an endless search for something that would do this dress+jacket combo justice but nothing has stood out.
Does anyone have any suggestions for the perfect, Jackie O-style fabric for this pattern?
