05 April 2012

FASHION // flapper

So I made a flapper dress.



Used:
2 yards black polyester-rayon (dress was bias cut)
6.25 yards black curtain fringe
metallic gold and silver thread

I didn't use a pattern, because I was working from my own design. (below)


I was going to cover the entire thing in fringe, but it was SO expensive I ended up doing only four rows on the chevron tilt and doing embroidery on the top.












I really love the back; it's quite deep.




So yeah, I wore it to school today. Fun fun.


32 comments:

  1. wait. you made that? dang, girl!
    also, i conclude that you're the best flapper ever. reminds me of that look alike of you from like... 100yrs ago. :))
    -jocee <3

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  2. You made that? You are TALENTED- I can't even make doll clothes! and I LOVE the last picture of you! :)

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  3. You are gorgeous girl! And I can't believe you made that... The most complicated thing I've managed to sew is a pillowcase. :P

    ~ Abby

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  4. Wore it to school?? AWESOME!!! I love it!!

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  5. Awesome! =D I love the last picture. Gorgeous. =)

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  6. you made a flapper dress? ahh, so much fun. that fringe is to die for. makes me want to dance. you're gorg, and I love your header.

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  7. That is amazing!!! Gorgeous and kudos to you for wearing it to school!

    ~Autumn

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  8. wow, that's a darn good dress, olivia! you are so talented. the whole outfit is so you and you must've look sensational at school : )

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  9. p.s. have you dyed your hair black yet?

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  10. wowowowow. already making/designing you're own dress (not to mention, SUPER FAB)? you're so cool i could explode.

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  11. You made your own dress?! That is eternally awesome. It's amazingly well made :)

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  12. @Holly: I dyed it a while ago, it's fading out a bit though.

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  13. Fancy! The back is gorgeous--I would never wear anything with a cut like that, I hate the scars on my back, but it looks stunning on you.

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  14. can't believe you MADE that! it's so pretty. and the pics are gorgeous as well. :)

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  15. So pretty. Love your shoes. :)

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  16. Oh my god Olivia, you're so talented! I'd never be able to make something like that.
    And you're so gorgeous too. Your hair is amazing.

    What's your inspiration for your own designs?

    with love!


    (hu-sh.blogspot.com)

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  17. Wow, girl, you are AMAZING!! I've always wanted to make my own clothing but I'm just plain bad at sewing. LOL.

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  18. @vickii: My inspiration was basically being bored in math class. Not only are flappers in style right now, we're also studying the 20s in history, and I'm reading Coco Chanel's biography. So sort of just was on my mind!

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  19. Wow! This was neat, Olivia. I just finished reading a novel all about the flappers style (i.e., the 20's), so it was fun to see someone who was so creative and made something like this. =)

    Cool!

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  20. I love the dress, and I can't believe you made it! You should consider selling some of the things you make on Etsy if you want some extra money. :)

    -Lauren

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  21. Such a pretty dress!
    I'm so jealous of your style!
    Also your eyes are SO pretty!!! I wish I could wear eye makeup like that but my eyelid is to hooded :/

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  22. Gosh, your brave.
    And talented.
    And possibly have a perfect back.
    Mine is totally scared, (I think we can all guess from what) And I seriously covet someone who have flawless shoulders/neck/back/whatever.
    What were some of the reactions you got from people at school? I laugh thinking about unsuspecting people. :) Hah. <3

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  23. Wow. You're really good at this fashion stuff. :)

    So, I was wondering... Did you hand sew that dress or did you use a sewing machine?

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  24. Have you ever considered designing clothes for a living? You'd get somewhere, I do believe. I'd certainly be a customer. Plus your name is perfect for that, ya know, Alexandria wang, Olivia Collins... Seriously, if you haven't already considered it, you should.
    Any more amazing originals coming our way soon? I'm itching to see more of your designs!

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  25. wow, you made that yourself? very pretty. that last shot is the best. new follower :)

    xo,
    Jessica

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  26. What is your boyfriends name?

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