Won't Let Her Go

Finally, here is the dress I've been working on for weeks.  Not straight through, of course.  I'm extremely proud of it.  It definitely took a lot of work and a few techniques that I wasn't super familiar with.  But the instructions were very easy to follow and it turned out perfectly, I think.  The pattern is Simplicity 2178, one of the Cynthia Rowley ones.  I think I have purchased 3 or 4 of the Cynthia Rowley patterns and I love all of them.

It is sort of one shouldered.  The right shoulder has a strap and the left shoulder is tied with two large petal shaped ties.  I love that detail.  The front skirt is gathered and pleated asymmetrically, which I think is one of the coolest things I've seen.  It also has pockets!  Major plus!

I didn't actually wear this anywhere today.  I'm saving it for a different occasion.  But this is how I would style it if I were to wear it out.  Because the print of the fabric is so bold and it has so many interesting structural details, I thought it was better to keep the styling simple.  I'm not sure you can tell from the photo, but my bracelet has little elephants on it!  I'm a sucker for animal themed jewelry.

Belt::Thrifted // Shoes::Isaac Mizrahi for Target // Bracelet::Thrifted // Dress::Me!  Of course.

Let me know what you guys think! 

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