Simplicity 1699 Complete...
I'm all done with this one....
I'm not sure I'll do it again. I love the color (fuchsia). I also loved the embroidery detail on the linen blend. I used that piece on the top and a plain (non-embroidered) version for the pants. I love the pants in this pattern and will likely use it again. I will, however, move the zipper from the side to the back. The pants are a good fit--even thought I tend to wear my slacks a bit loose.
The top is another story.... I love peplum tops and this one is really cute. However, I'm not sure that a "full-busted" girl should wear a jewel neckline w/embroidery. It just seems like waaaaaaaay too much fabric happening above the waist to cover "the girls!" Perhaps it just me, but a few times I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and thought I saw a "bright pink version of the Michelin Man driving an ice cream truck...." It's just a whole lot of pink moving at one time! LOL!!!
I'm not sure I'll do it again. I love the color (fuchsia). I also loved the embroidery detail on the linen blend. I used that piece on the top and a plain (non-embroidered) version for the pants. I love the pants in this pattern and will likely use it again. I will, however, move the zipper from the side to the back. The pants are a good fit--even thought I tend to wear my slacks a bit loose.
The top is another story.... I love peplum tops and this one is really cute. However, I'm not sure that a "full-busted" girl should wear a jewel neckline w/embroidery. It just seems like waaaaaaaay too much fabric happening above the waist to cover "the girls!" Perhaps it just me, but a few times I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror and thought I saw a "bright pink version of the Michelin Man driving an ice cream truck...." It's just a whole lot of pink moving at one time! LOL!!!
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I like the outfit. Love the pink on pink color palette.
ReplyDeleteThanks Faye...and it gave me a chance to wear my floral shoes! :-)
DeleteLooking sharp lady :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Lady!
DeleteYou look really nice! Great job.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dawn!
DeleteOoooo, I love this color! Great pattern--I think I'll have to give it a try!
ReplyDeleteThanks Peggy...I do think it's a great pattern, and it sews up very easily!
DeleteHi Mocha,if you feel it is too much pink and too much of it - you could always wear the top with a jacket if you feel it is too expansive across the chest. Also, wear a long necklace. You could also pair if with a pair of white trousers, with the long necklace.
ReplyDeleteOooo...I like that SarahLiz! The long necklace w/white slacks sounds very cute! Thanks, Vita
DeleteThis looks beautiful on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Stephanie!
DeleteI think you look great. I do see what you mean about it being a lot of pink. Lol. Cute!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL at the Michelin Man comment. But really, it looks great. I think the peplum balances it out. If you want to tone down the pink, maybe wear pieces seperately. Pair them up with navy, khaki, white, etc. and a long statement necklance or something. Your options are endless. I love the pink on you, good color for you!
ReplyDeleteThanks Zeva...I am going to try the white slacks idea. That should work well with my floral shoes, too!
DeleteI really think your answer is correct. The too much fabric issue is the problem for me, not to even mention that I am far to the right side of a D cup. I've had the issue with this type of top before, I was just hoping that this pattern would work out. Your words are worth much more than two cents, they are correct.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Sarah and Faye. To break up the pink, you can wear white or play with the jewelry. Every time I looked through the Simplicity book, I stopped at this pattern and passed. I am an F-G and wasn't sure how the cut would look on me in a woven.
ReplyDeleteLOL (F-G).... Yeah, my jury is still out on whether I'll do it again. But I will work with it and change up the styling a bit based on some of the input the team has recommended... :-)
DeleteOh...I like it. I think it looks fantastic on you. There's hardly a shade of pink that I don't like and I love this shade. Love the details of the fabric too! Very nice!
ReplyDeletewell goodness girl anything you make looks great on you, I think the blouse would look good with or without the collar,love the design in the fabric,the color looks great on you
ReplyDeleteHelen
I love the color and I think it looks great!
ReplyDeleteYou ladies are so encouraging! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I think you look stunning. I think you need to re-evaluate your opinion of this outfit. Just say it: "I look AMAZING in this outfit". And enjoy!
ReplyDeleteIt is a fabulous colour and outfit, I just love the little collar with the peplum.
ReplyDeleteI hope you can mix up the pieces so you feel comfortable wearing it.