I've been wearing my "new" skirt all day, and it passes, but the next time I do this (and there *will* be a next time since I still have blue and black denim capris in the too-big pile), I will make a kick pleat in the back. It's a little bit tricky getting into the car and going potty. ;-)
The top is my latest make of the Sunshine Top I showed you last week. I love it with this white skirt and this is what I'll be wearing on Friday in Virginia (after a run through the laundry, of course). Can you see my gold chain belt? I dug this out of the drawer. I bought it over 15 years ago and it now fits again. I love this belt, so you may get sick of seeing it.
I hemmed one dress this morning (the blue print tie-front one) and still have the Vogue to do. That will be either be tonight or, more likely, Wednesday afternoon after my interview since I still have to hem my blue skirt for the interview tomorrow (I think I have another one being set up for after I return from my trip too) and I'm actually thinking of making a plain white shell to wear with it and I haven't even cut the pattern tissue yet! Yeah, Deadline Debbie - that's me. ;-)
Here's the pattern (like the solid red one in the drawing below the photos). Now, I'd better get busy! Fingers crossed the power doesn't die again, since a t-storm is going overhead right now.
Cute and summery and I am praying for power. ;)
ReplyDeleteOh you look so nice this morning. I like the look of a gold belt. I have one at least that old too!
ReplyDeleteWow, looks nice, and your weight loss is really showing, too.
ReplyDeleteSince you are building a work wardrobe, will you share a bit about how you are deciding WHAT clothes you need (your anticipated work environment, professional or casual, color choice, shoe styles, etc.). I am looking to return to work in academia and am also facing building a wardrobe from the ground up, and you seem to have such a good handle on this project that I thought maybe you would share your thought processes on this.
You look Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you're posting regularly again - I'm sure I'm not the only one who missed you! Great outfits!
ReplyDeleteYou're a woman on a mission! Loving all the new clothes. And congrats on the belt!
ReplyDeleteGreat outfit, belt included. I am going to have to get that HP top. Good luck with your sewing tonight.
ReplyDeleteWonderful summery outfit.
ReplyDeleteadorable outfit! I can't wait to see the new top. :)
ReplyDeleteTerrific outfit, casual but so pulled together. I love the print on that top and you accessorized it perfectly with the belt.
ReplyDeleteGood Luck with the interview. Hope it goes great. Love the new sunshine top.
ReplyDeleteLookin' good!
ReplyDeleteAre you planning to do an FBA on M6078? Do the shoulder pleats and cowl drape negate the need for one?
I have this pattern, too, and I'm curious!
There's a way we smile when we know we look good--that's the smile I see. These colors are great on you. Do you think this top would translate well into a dress? Keep 'em coming!
ReplyDeleteI think I just bought that top. If not, I'm going to this weekend since Joanns is having a sale on McCalls patterns for 99 cents this weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou're looking good, BTW! Safe trip to Virginia!
Debbie, our wardrobes are almost parallels of each other. Last week I bought a pair of large white walking shorts and ripped out the crotch and inseam to make me a white skirt. I haven't finished it because the hem dips down in CF and CB and I need to straighten it out. I agree that the new top looks good with the skirt.
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