Dress #365 Black Roses

This is one of my favorite looks---all the interest in the skirt fabric with a plain black sweater. It is more unexpected than the usual plain black skirt or pants with the fancy top. A very fancy ribbon from the scrapbooking world, black felt for the sweater, and a ribbon belt. The necklace is some chunky embroidery thread that I've had for years.

Dress #361 Red and Black Lace

Red top with black lace overlay, and a sheer black skirt. I'll take this over a little black dress any day. Fabric, lace, and ribbon.

Dress #357 Brown Stripes

So this is a dress that I love, but I don't know what kind of a dress it is! Too dressy for most work occasions, not really dressy enough for a party, perhaps for a nice dinner out? A silk tie remnant, some silk and organza scraps.

Dress #356 Staying Warm

Still cold here in Paris, and everyone is layering wool over wool. A marvelous red pinstripe jumper layered over one of my dad's old knit ties.

Dress #351 Red, Black and Gold

This is a sheer with metallic design over a bright red silk skirt and a black felt top. The gold trim on the skirt and the neckline is bobbin work---the little IKEA machine didn't even hiccup. I love the way this looks---put some sleeves on it, and send me to a party!

Dress #349 Ruffled Sleeves

Another dressy dress..rather plain, but with over-the-top ruffled sleeves. Personally, I love it, and would wear it in a minute. This might be one of the ones I make for myself.

Dress #341 Winter White

Paris is filled with women wearing belted coats this year! They look so well put together. Inspired by them, today's dress is a belted coat dress in winter white. Craft felt, and a couple of bibelots.

Dress #329 Anniversary

Today is our 22nd Anniversary. Of course, we are going out to dinner. Am I wearing a dress like this? No, but I like it anyway. Mesh fabric and a ribbon scarf. Unfortunately, the scarf hides the cute little spaghetti straps on the dress.

Dress #328 Preppy Christmas

A black turtleneck, and a plaid skirt in Christmas colors says "preppy" to me. Just another way of saying "classic" as well. Cotton plaid fabric (thanks, Georgie!) ribbons and trims.

Dress #317 Feathers and Dots

More blue and black--- love this combination--and feathers! Even better, black feathers with blue dots. Another gala gown made of silk dupioni and feathers.

Dress #316 Tiger Tiger

I toyed with the idea of calling this dress "Life of Pi." I'm really looking forward to the movie---it opens here on December 19th. I was enthralled with the book, and even though the book is ALWAYS better than the movie, I like seeing the on-screen interpretation. The dress is a scrap from a silk dress I adored in the late 80's, and a black felt jacket.

Dress #315 Pink and Black

This dress has been in my mind for several months, but I didn't have any pink fabric at hand. I bought the fabric for another dress, and made this one as well. Fabric and lace---my favorite combination.

Dress #313 Gala Black and Gold

Gold lamé  and black velvet---I thought Yves St. Laurent had done a dress very much like this but I couldn't find an image on-line. I like the combination. Simple and elegant. Recycled fabric from a gold top that I loved to wear with gray flannel trousers, and a piece of double faced black velveteen ribbon.

Dress #310 A Simple Cocktail Dress

I suspect that simple + lamé don't go together, but this is really a simple dress with a mesh and chiffon overlay on the lamé. I love the oversized bow belt. Lamé, mesh, chiffon, and a piece of trim. 

Dress #309 Silk Chiffon

This lovely silk chiffon print is so interesting. Red, gray and black, and a patchwork appearance. A great dress for work or a special lunch or dinner in town. I'd wear this dress---and that's really good, because I have enough fabric to make something for myself! Silk chiffon and a metallic paper belt.

Dress #302 Leftovers

What is Thanksgiving weekend without leftovers? These are all fabrics that have been used on other dresses recently. The little bead pin is new. Cotton, cord, and a bead.

Dress #296 Vector Dots

Back to work tomorrow. I like the slight ruching on one side, but this is just a simple dress silhouette. Sometimes, just the fabric makes the dress.

Dress #294 Tailored Brocade

Silver and gray brocade ribbon make this a dressy, and tailored, dress. Ribbon and cotton.

Dress #290 Aurora Borealis

The northern lights have been visible in many places where they are not normally seen this summer. I saw them a couple of time in Minnesota as a child, but missed them this year. I cobbled together several things to finally achieve close to the look I wanted. Blue metallic paper, black chiffon, iridescent sheer ribbon, and a brown sheer fabric with "stars."

Dress #287 LBD

A little black dress with a little bit of white trim. Cotton fabric and a piece of embroidered trim.