I love this silk top. The elbow length bell sleeves are perfect, not too hot for summer, just enough coverage in the arms.
Such a fresh vibrant color is set off perfectly by white jeans. Raffia and camel accents add interest without overpowering. A touch of trend in the pompon on a staple summer bag and you are off. Remember your go to gold tone jewelry. Just a touch not too much.
It must have been a windy day…. I am holding on to my hat in every shot!
Every time I see some pretty silk fabric I buy some yardage to make this pattern.
It has been a staple in my closet since my twenties. I wear them around the house as negligees, I wear them when I have a dinner party at home and as a coverup in the summer. It just depends on the fabric. And of course how far you choose to go with your accessories.
Whenever I see some silk I like, I buy yardage twice the distance from my shoulders to the floor. I keep it around until I get the urge to use it .
I found a lovely gal with a Kaftan pattern that is very similar to the one I use.
Check out her website Riva La Diva. Lots of DIY fun there!
Just a note ; on the side seams, depending on what look I’m after and the drape of the fabric, I place the side seam close to my body and make it shorter. This highlights your shape and when left a little below your hip, makes for a sexy open leg. It all depends on what you want to use it for. Have Fun!!!
These are a few of the fabrics I have used in the past.
The trapeze shirt dress didn’t look like much on the hanger. Experience has taught me to try on items that I think won’t work. Who knows right? I can always just take it off ! Or, I could take a second look and use my imagination.
In this case I chose to belt the front of the dress by opening the sides just a bit and threading the belt though the front. The result is a slimmer front look and a somewhat dramatic back. I have also used this dress open over a pair of white jeans and a T. Perfect
I found this jean jacket on sale at Target. It was early spring with a little chill. Alas, it was too basic so I cut off the waistband and distressed the bottom. Combined with some frayed gaucho type jeans to show off the Ted Baker sneakers and a silk off the shoulder top, I had the perfect breakfast outfit. Not too much, just enough!
The Lucky Brand jeans had been in my closet for quite some time. The embroidered trend was in full swing when I DIYd the roses on. When you do this don’t forget to embellish a back pocket and around the lower leg. The Zara top ” topped” this off and the Kenneth Cole embroidered block heels were a luck find.
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