tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post2887284145711284351..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: The Daily Dress: 40s-Style Midriff DressGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30915480520423970622011-05-27T13:57:07.107-04:002011-05-27T13:57:07.107-04:00YES! I fell in love with that dress in Vogue as we...YES! I fell in love with that dress in Vogue as well and have since been frantically searching for a vintage pattern similar to it.Krystle!https://www.blogger.com/profile/04233865236359966184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89845366050801117642011-05-26T16:09:05.282-04:002011-05-26T16:09:05.282-04:00I loved this when I saw it in Vogue, although I...I loved this when I saw it in Vogue, although I'm not so sure about it on the model. I'm not usually one for random cutouts on clothing, but there is just something about that bodice. On the model the cutout seems a bit large, maybe something more subtle would be better. There is just something about it that I love.Nicolehttp://sewasis.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11860386775769076332011-05-25T15:42:33.714-04:002011-05-25T15:42:33.714-04:00Forgot to add...Kinda partial to this cutout style...Forgot to add...Kinda partial to this cutout style...it's sometimes friendly to us larger fashionistas... :)<br /><br />http://www.monifc.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/l/g/lg_monaco_fuchsia.jpgThe Amazon seweth...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09047352293407081725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54781512418564859072011-05-25T12:44:59.136-04:002011-05-25T12:44:59.136-04:00I love the cutout and the neckline. The little sle...I love the cutout and the neckline. The little sleeves are adorable also. I really hate the skirt, however. I would make it with a knee length circle skirt instead, I think.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877230872436227876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77285975038547240732011-05-25T10:26:25.138-04:002011-05-25T10:26:25.138-04:00I adore this dress - it makes me want to go lounge...I adore this dress - it makes me want to go lounge on a pacific beach somewhere. So although the model is styled very well, I can see this being worn casually. <br /><br />I don't know that I could pull it off, but oh, I'd want to!monirosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12648674791652926427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58907428436283740272011-05-25T05:43:10.097-04:002011-05-25T05:43:10.097-04:00Not sure I like it with the cutout. It might just ...Not sure I like it with the cutout. It might just be that it's too baggy and shapeless on the model, but it looks like someone trying to make a dress out of bedlinen to me... <br /><br />Presented off the model however, it is much nicer.Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-64976424898815228292011-05-25T04:38:54.948-04:002011-05-25T04:38:54.948-04:00Hmm, how about a full circle skirt instead of this...Hmm, how about a full circle skirt instead of this bublle draped skirt? That could really turn into a sweet sun dress.coffeeaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719243899202995984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-9776195010625051592011-05-25T04:16:08.396-04:002011-05-25T04:16:08.396-04:00I'd earmarked some fabric for a dress with a m...I'd earmarked some fabric for a dress with a middriff cut-out. I was going to put a circle skirt on it, but this is giving me ideas!<br /><br />In response to some people's comments about it not looking good on the model, I don't think that many clothes look good styled on models at the moment. The prevaling fashion seems to call for maximum slouch (all angles) and there's almost a grunge vibe to the way clothes are styled.Megnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48408577366123098042011-05-25T03:50:36.353-04:002011-05-25T03:50:36.353-04:00I would def. make it! Is there a pattern for this ...I would def. make it! Is there a pattern for this - or similar?Astridhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00388152403970966052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88071246125798297362011-05-25T01:07:21.006-04:002011-05-25T01:07:21.006-04:00I think it needs to be styled different. But I lov...I think it needs to be styled different. But I love the cut out, and the skirt. I like different draped silhouettes. And I can rock the hell out of a midriff! This dress is actually spot on, and mixes vintage with contemporary. To people that just find this dress baffling, check out http://www.fashionising.com/<br /><br />Fashion can be challenging sometimes. It's art. Some will love and embrace, and others will scratch their heads. This does not make one right or wrong. I think the daily dress is fabulous, and if you only showed dresses that fall into the "pretty dress" category things would get stale around here fast. I love a bit of creative fashion.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06793295526771577222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83032003055040516772011-05-24T23:26:05.242-04:002011-05-24T23:26:05.242-04:00I'd wear it because it's high midriff, and...I'd wear it because it's high midriff, and I've got a foxy ribcage! I really like it, it has the feel of playclothes. But that braid is horrendous- think of how cute a high pony would be, or a Betty Grable headband with a mass of curls...laphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129728708993920747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29354601387999906792011-05-24T23:05:25.619-04:002011-05-24T23:05:25.619-04:00Okay so my comment just went kapoof!
Hmmm, not s...Okay so my comment just went kapoof! <br /><br />Hmmm, not sure about the draping with my hips (and the styling is a bit lack lustre) but I would definitely give it a go. It strikes a nice balance of overall coverage with just a hint of the peekaboos. I have wanted to try the cut out style for a while but often the cut-out is at the back and I cannot go sans bra. Nice find Gertie!!BetsyJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08373523907665055901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18665946250881432432011-05-24T22:17:50.580-04:002011-05-24T22:17:50.580-04:00I saw a drapey skirt in a photo similar to the ski...I saw a drapey skirt in a photo similar to the skirt on this dress and loved it but when I tried it on it did the exact same thing and kind of just sagged at the front. :(Jane Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01426106915403668153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52623990671895487072011-05-24T22:17:26.028-04:002011-05-24T22:17:26.028-04:00I do love a good midriff bearing style, and adore ...I do love a good midriff bearing style, and adore the bodice on this! But I must agree with all the other commenters--the skirt draping is really off in some way. Maybe it's the styling, but I can't help but think it looks a bit confused: as if it doesn't know whether it's full and fluid or a wiggle skirt! lol.Caseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-63540039610543063272011-05-24T22:03:56.024-04:002011-05-24T22:03:56.024-04:00Oh, I wish. It's very cute, but even at the b...Oh, I wish. It's very cute, but even at the beach I'm not too keen on showing off that area!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13601058450235437995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57348212762131293712011-05-24T21:10:17.757-04:002011-05-24T21:10:17.757-04:00I love the bodice and the color is beautiful for a...I love the bodice and the color is beautiful for a summer sun dress, but I think I would prefer an ALine or flair skirt less bulk in my hip and tummy area for my shape.joenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551890706236673783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73634978723577507802011-05-24T20:03:23.988-04:002011-05-24T20:03:23.988-04:00I agree with those who dislike the draping of the ...I agree with those who dislike the draping of the skirt, but I think the cutout is cute. It instantly reminded me of the dress which Gwen Stefani recently wore at Cannes:<br /><br />http://www.fashionfame.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/gwen-stefani-cannes-hairstyle.jpegms. modistehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17538521450859920972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44620601678737961142011-05-24T19:19:29.602-04:002011-05-24T19:19:29.602-04:00Even if I were the midriff exposing type, I wouldn...Even if I were the midriff exposing type, I wouldn't wear it with that skirt. To me, it looks like it got caught in her waistband.<br /><br />The bodice, though, is cute.DrJulieAnn aka Grandma's Sewing Cabinethttp://grandmassewingcabinet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29005046709261819602011-05-24T19:09:50.305-04:002011-05-24T19:09:50.305-04:00I just watched 'Bathing Beauty' with Esthe...I just watched 'Bathing Beauty' with Esther Williams again after many years and a lot of the costumes have that same look and cut out. Watch that movie again, lots of inspiration!<br />http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0036628/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77451167733238456292011-05-24T19:02:50.032-04:002011-05-24T19:02:50.032-04:00I'd wear it without the cut out as I'm not...I'd wear it without the cut out as I'm not comfortable wearing stuff that shows midriff. Sometimes even the v-back style (which I love) wigs me out because I feel like I'm exposing myself when the wind hits my back. Crazy, I know.<br /><br />I like the draping of the bodice, but not so much the skirt. I don't know if it's just too big on the model or what because I like the idea of the skirt, but for some reason it's super unflattering on that model. <br /><br />I know there are some 50s style skirts that use a similar draping method, and Ceil Chapman used it in several of her dresses, but she made you look like a Grecian Muse while that one just looks frumpy.<br /><br />I say, go for it, though. I'd love to see what you accomplish with it if you decide to take it on.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03824751086238577923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-53205755928337955022011-05-24T18:28:38.908-04:002011-05-24T18:28:38.908-04:00I love it (if it had a different skirt). Have you ...I love it (if it had a different skirt). Have you found any patterns that might replicate the look?Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46976623745333155742011-05-24T18:20:39.218-04:002011-05-24T18:20:39.218-04:00I love it personally xI love it personally xAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058025208625196060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78102576565635794052011-05-24T18:11:58.274-04:002011-05-24T18:11:58.274-04:00I like the dress, but it looks too big on the mode...I like the dress, but it looks too big on the model. For peekaboo midiff though, you can't beat Marilyn in Niagra:<br />http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lmp5SsvpIMo/SrFkanVIBgI/AAAAAAAAALk/yrWIYraxux0/s1600-h/Annex+-+Monroe,+Marilyn+%28Niagara%29_08.jpgLady Be Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163209721743441597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30584944229705311462011-05-24T18:10:12.860-04:002011-05-24T18:10:12.860-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Lady Be Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08163209721743441597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33155627865165480192011-05-24T18:07:25.515-04:002011-05-24T18:07:25.515-04:00I like this dress a lot(probably flattering to a h...I like this dress a lot(probably flattering to a heap of body types with a little skirt alteration). :)The Amazon seweth...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09047352293407081725noreply@blogger.com