I think the main problem is that it's just too big. The black one was really big and I took in huge seam allowances, but I was scared to cut a smaller one since the fabric was different (shantung vs jacquard) and other reviewers had different results following muslins.
The shoulder seams kind of float over me unless I pull them out away from my neck, and I do plan to double tape my bra straps to the dress - pardon me for the exposure! If I had another week, I'd tweak the fit of the back a little more, but I'm so tired of taking darts in that I'm calling it quits.
I'm also opting for the "sensible" black heels that are a little lower and squared off instead of pointy - I'm apparently the only one in love with pointy shoes these days. These are definitely more comfortable. And I guess overall this came out okay - let's not forget that it could've turned out as bad as this!
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I think it looks great!! A gentle steam might help with the wrinkling, without making it look too stiff.
It looks fabulous, what a great colour on you! And I don't think anybody will notice the fitting issues you mentioned, you look lovely :)
The dress looks great on you and also a fan of pointy toe shoes. I love Nine West Nuncio shoes.
Thank you Katie and Amanda for the encouragement! And Sheila, you have truly done me a solid - or maybe you opened a can of worms. I just googled those shoes and I HAVE to have a pair NOW! I've never seen these in the Nine West store, so I may have to order them online - you are my shoe idol!
well it looks awesome on you....love the modeling poses!
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