WIW 01/24/13 - Wrap Dress & leather Jacket

I sewed this dress last year (?) and it has turned out to be a real workhorse for me. It's not bodycon like a lot of knit dresses and the colors work with a lot of things in my wardrobe. To spice things up, I added my black leather jacket and my suede booties.

I had to have the heels on the booties fixed recently, because I wore off one of the caps. The cobbler ended up taking off 1/2" of both heels. I wasn't upset about the loss of height, but my right heel is wobbly. I hope that's a temporary thing. I'm not having any luck finding black booties I like as much.

I always appreciate your comments and suggestions!

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32 Comments

  • Sarah A replied 11 years ago

    I am totally in awe of the fact that your sewed that amazing dress. The booties look great I hope the heel situation works out :)

  • rae replied 11 years ago

    I can see why this is a workhorse! Great with the jacket. I hope the heel recovers.

  • Asingh replied 11 years ago

    Amy, you look "Parisian Chic"! I love how you've combined the patterned dress with the black leather jacket. And the booties and black stockings go perfectly well together.

  • kimlee replied 11 years ago

    The dress is fantastic. Once again I marvel at your sewing skills and the high style looks you are putting together.

  • sarah replied 11 years ago

    Amy, you look so lovely in this. It's a great silhouette for you, and you are so darn talented.

  • Parsley replied 11 years ago

    Great dress, and the whole outfit looks terrific on you!

  • texstyle replied 11 years ago

    This is such a great dress and I LOVE the way you styled it here with the leather jacket!

  • Transcona Shannon replied 11 years ago

    Love this Amy! A ladylike dress paired with leather and booties = FAB!

  • replied 11 years ago

    Great outfit! love your dress, you are very talented and I can see why you love those booties, I hope the problem settles down.

  • replied 11 years ago

    The dress is excellent and I love it with the tough moto.

  • qfbrenda replied 11 years ago

    I love that dress! It looks great with the jacket.

  • replied 11 years ago

    Love this! Can't beat a great multi-colored dress.

  • Angie replied 11 years ago

    You look terrific! Fun and unique frock :)

    If that bootie stays wobbly - take it back to the cobbler.

  • Amy replied 11 years ago

    Thanks, ladies.

  • Thistle replied 11 years ago

    I love the dress! The print is so fun and the dress fits you perfectly.

    I need to make a note of this combination so I can "borrow" it later!

  • TraceyLiz65 replied 11 years ago

    This is one of my favorite combos, a dress, jacket and booties.... So impressive that you made that dress!

  • Deborah replied 11 years ago

    Lovely, the dress and that fabric is fabulous and nice tough adding the jacket:). Amy are you growing your hair?

  • Beth Ann replied 11 years ago

    Adore your dress, and I remember it from last year (wish I could find that fabric)!

    I think the chose of leather with a wrap dress is inspired -- gives a ladylike look a little "strength."

  • annagybe replied 11 years ago

    Nice, great colors on you.

  • catherine replied 11 years ago

    That's a perfect wrap dress, which seems to me to be very rare. You look really, really great.

  • Joy replied 11 years ago

    Your sewing skills are amazing, as is that dress on you.

  • amyreh replied 11 years ago

    Love how you styled this with the jacket and booties!

  • Tina.b replied 11 years ago

    Amy that dress is just stunning on you and it pairs beautifully with the jacket and boots. You are an amazing seamstress, I'm in awe of your talent!

  • Sveta replied 11 years ago

    No suggestions - you look amazing! I like how booties and leather jacket ground the floaty dress.

  • Debora replied 11 years ago

    What a lovely dress! I am in awe of your mad sewing skills. I particularly love it with the leather jacket and booties. Hope you can get the heel taken care of. So pretty!

  • Jenava replied 11 years ago

    Very snazzy! You look great!

  • lyn67 replied 11 years ago

    Oh, this is a wonderful dress, Amy-and fits you perfectly! You always amaze me with your sewing skills, and style. Trully a workhorse!

  • Makrame replied 11 years ago

    Gorgeous dress on you! Great combo with the leather jacket and booties.

  • Katiepea replied 11 years ago

    Honestly, you had me at the word "wrap" on your thread title! :-)

    I love your dress, jacket and booties combo - fun, colourful and stylish. I especially admire the fact that you made this dress yourself - clever you!

  • Vicki replied 11 years ago

    Oh, yeah! If I had an "Amy dress," like this, I would so copy you! Love everything about it.

  • Day Vies replied 11 years ago

    I love the print and the leather jacket amps up the fab factor.

  • Suz replied 11 years ago

    This is great, Amy! Love the contrast of the bright print with the leather jacket. The jacket looks so sleek!

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