Can you please help me to decide?
My niece’s wedding is less than a month away. Originally I thought that I’d wear something I already had hanging in my wardrobe – after all, I don’t often have the chance to dress up, and some of those clothes are hardly worn – but then I realised that my dressy frocks are all sleeveless or short sleeved. And it’s October. And I’ll freeze. So now I’ve decided to make myself a dress. I’m planning on making a long sleeved version of the Atlantis dress – I know it fits and looks good, and will be comfortable to wear. But the dilemma now is what fabric to choose? Can you help me to decide? It’s an afternoon wedding with an evening reception.
Or maybe one of these?
Please leave me a comment letting me know which one (or two) you think would be best! I need your input!
Hi Lara, for me it is definitely the grey and black print on the right in the top photo. But, that’s just me! have fun deciding!!!
Definitely the blue and white with a hint of lemon flowers (img_4636). I love it – it is both fresh and sophisticated – perfect for an afternoon with a special feel.
Gosh, it’s a hard choice. So many gorgeous fabrics there. I think I agree with Susie though. The blue and white with the lemon will work perfectly for both afternoon and evening, and will look gorgeous on you.
Can’t wait to see the finished dress.
The top left one in the first picture could look great, if the pattern pieces fit onto the print the right way. Apart from that I think the grey with the blue floral motif would be lovely.
I think either one of the two that have already been said – the black/white/grey one or the grey with blue/white/yellow flowers. I know when I’m at weddings people wearing bright colours (especially reddish colours) always stand out too much, and I think it’s best to let the bride shine! That’s just my opinion though! Looking at the grey with blue/white/yellow flowers, I immediately thought that it looked as though it suited you. Of course, I don’t actually know you, that’s just based on the photos I see of you on your blog!
Ok, enough blabbing from me…
I think you may have a winner with the blue and grey flowers – I would wear a white cardigan with pearls for the afternoon wedding, and then jazz it up with a stunning black fur stole, or black sparkly bolero and matching shoes for the evening.
Black/white/grey is the one I would go for!
The greys win hands down for me – so subtle and classy -enjoy!
Definitely the top right grey for me Lara – lovely and would work well for day and evening. Second pick is the right in the bottom pic.
My eye is immediately drawn to the first photo – floral bottom left, but for an afternoon/evening wedding, I’d probably pick first photo – right hand side.
I would go for the bottom right the grey and blue flowers, if for some reason it doesnt work out then the all grey one. Have fun making it!
Top right from me too. Love it.
I like the blue flowery one on the right of the last panel – the dress looks a lovely classic shape – good idea about the longer sleeves!
Definitely the grey with the blue flowers (picture 2) – it’s really lovely. That would be my number one choice.
Number two would be the black and white (picture 1), and number three would be the maroon/red/pink/black swirly material (picture 2).
But I really love the grey with the blue flowers 🙂
And when I said my number 2 choice was the black and white, I meant the black/grey/white material…
But still go for the grey with the blue flowers!
Grey black and white with bright accessories would be my pick – even though I am a colour gal, I think that particular fabric is really classy. I can see it with an interesting, bright necklace/beads – perhaps in Kingfisher blue, or a Red.
Good Luck.
What Karen said!
Oh…. I think I’m the only one who likes the top left on the top pic and the bottom left on the 2nd? Probably because they’re “my” colours (and we have completely different colouring!!). So I’m no use to you whatsoever, but I’m looking forward to seeing whatever you come up with!
Grey and black top right. Add dark red accessories and you’ll be a complete knockout!
I would choose the black and white or the blue an brown (second image up left)
i can´t believe im helping you with this from across the world, internet is amazing.
Top picture, bottom left hand corner. It looks the happiest!
The black and grey in the top photo!
Top right or bottom right – either would be great.
Oh my gosh, that’s tough! I think the bottom right one is fabulous, though.
Boy…that’s a tough one…all the material is beautiful. I think I would go with the gray/black, its screaming “take me take me” to the wedding. It has wedding material written all over it.
I love the blue and white flowers on the grey background in the second picture. Wishing I had some of that!
2nd photo on the right is my choice
both photos the ones on the right, they would look great OR wear something you have and add one of your fab throws/shawls into the mix for warmth !!!!
If it was me I’d choose the top right or the bottom right but I’m sure whatever you choose will look fantastic.
Bottom right for me the one with the blue flowers with the hint of yellow
Tough choices! I always seem to gravitate toward blue so the one on the bottom right with the yellow draws me in. I also like the bottom, top right blue/brown one and looks very much like fall. The black/white/grey would also be nice!
I think the grey and black print in the top photo and I saw this or something similar on a celebrity recently so you know it is “in” now.
I like the blue and yellow on grey patterned fabric in the second photo 🙂
Grey with the blue and yellow flowers! It’s gorgeous and looks very Spring but is subtle enough for a long sleeved dress 🙂
I vote the bottom left one in the first pic, or the top left one in the second pic.