Let's go through each one and I'll tell explain what good and what's not.
I bought this dress for a date almost three years ago. I liked it because it is black, short, has pockets, and shows a little cleavage (it was a date afterall!). It also has a band that goes around my waste that gives the dress a nice form. However, the material is thin and it is on the "too short" side for any other occasions, making me wear it less often. If I could resign this dress I would make it out of weightier fabric and lengthen the skirt.
This dress is from H&M. I bought it because was $10. It is knit and there aren't really a whole lot of positive things I can say about it. The knit makes the dress see-through, I have to wear a tank top under it (way too much cleavage showing for a day-to-day basis), and it can be on the chilly side. I usually wear this dress layered with other things. That is not what I'm going for in general. I want a nice dress that is complete, nothing else except jewelry and shoes. Also there are no pockets.
This is my favorite dress. When I weighed 15 pounds less, it was much more flattering. (I'm working on that as well but not in this blog!). I bought this dress at H&M for $30. The fabric is thick, it has sleeves, it has pockets, the skirt is to my knees, and the shape shows off my shape. I'd like to make this dress again but the buttons down the front will be challenging I imagine.
I love this dress. I bought it in Moscow about 5 years ago. I like the design and the colors. It has pockets and is light-weight for summer. The only thing I would like to have on it is sleeves.
This next dress inspired me to make my own. First, I didn't try it on before I bought it, so its a little big. However, with a belt, it looks great. I got it at Uniqlo last year for $15. The material is thick and they just doubled it, making the outside fabric the lining as well. It has a weighty feel and is very functional. I wear it to work at least once a week.
My little parrotlet could not figure out why I was putting on dress after dress, so he came to investigate. This dress is from Banana Republic and was around $50. I love this dress. The fabric is warm, there are pockets, sleeves, and it has a little bit of a different design. It could be a little longer, as it is the shortest length that I can wear to work.
Black is a very versatile color. It can be worn in almost every occasion and allows accessories to really stand out. This is the other Uniqlo dress I bought. It is almost exactly the same as the other. It needs a belt but is an improvement because it has sleeves. I wear this dress at least once a week as well.
Finally, this last dress is quite old. It must be at least 8 years old. I bought it at H&M for $30 in Chicago. I like the wrap style dresses. It has everything I like except pockets. Plus, it is a little bit different because it has a bold design, unlike many of my others.
In the end, I've learned a lot thinking about the dresses I already own. First, I do not spend a lot of money on dresses! Perhaps that could be a problem. However, I can't justify spending a lot on a dress unless I wear it every week. Also, here is what I'll be making:
1. pockets
2. sleeves
3. dresses with liners or heavy fabric
That doesn't seem like too much to ask. Also, we'll see if I can keep the cost of the dress under $50. I think that is a good price for a custom made dress!
Here's to February! I hope I am more successful.
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