Way back in 1973 I was particularly fond on long dresses. I came across a specific pattern that I loved and was fortunate in that my mother agreed to make it. Actually, I was extremely lucky; she made three of them. And, since she was always concerned with a young ladies modesty, even lined them. I wore them almost ALL THE TIME. When the weather was too cool, I'd simply put on a light sweater. Oh, and don't let me forget the platform shoe. Everyone loved me in this dress .. as you can see in this shot of the dress, with my then boyfriend (who loved me).
I actually think about these dresses periodically. How, I wish I had the pattern and then I'd make up a dozen and wear them all the time and everyone would love me.
Well back to reality .... almost. I was processing this pattern to list in my shop today ....
McCalls 3415
When it hit me. THIS IS THE DRESS. The perfect dress of my memories. Just to make sure, I dug through my archives just to find a picture. (I don't understand why I could find only one !!!) Seems I was always wearing one of these dresses). AND YES, although the whole dress doesn't show ... this is it. Flared and flowing all the way to my ankles, softly covering those platform shoes.
The dress is a size 14. I found myself thinking, how, if I 'seriously' dieted for a couple months, I might be able to fit into a size 14. BUT, then reality started setting in. I'm in my 50's and, to put it nicely, a little on the chunky side. I'm just not sure everyone would love me in this dress anymore.
Some days it is so hard to face reality.
I listed it in my shop. (I have to go now and get out a new box of Kleenix !).
Thanks for dropping by.
Lorrie
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