The Little Miss Priss has a dance in heart. Every time she hears music (or even any kind of beat), the girl starts groovin’. She takes after her mama- I love to dance. And I like to think that what I lack in ability, I make up for in enthusiasm.
Perhaps that’s why this ballerina-esque dress caught my eye?
In any case, I love it. I loved the Dulcie dress at Anthropologie, but I think I love this version even more (that’s the great thing about making your own clothes, right? You get to make them just the way you want). It’s a little darker than the one at Anthro (even the ‘black motif” Dulcie dress had a decent amount of lighter detailing on it), the dress is more empire than drop-waist, and it may have a bit more fluff in the skirt (ballerina girl indeed).
I wore it to Grace and Todd’s fancy schmancy wedding, but it’d make a perfect party dress. Or dental school prom dress (darn it that 2011 was my last one of those). Or rehearsal dinner dress. Or hot-date-for-your-anniversary/other-special-occasion dress.
Really, you could just wear it around and pretend you’re a ballerina. Not that I did that yesterday anyone would do that.
ps- I know that there has been a proliferation of Anthro knock-offs around here lately. I promise our next project isn’t another one.
Simply gorgeous! I love it!!!
Thanks Heather!
Kirstin-I love it! I think that I would dance around the house as well. Only when no one is looking though! I wouldn’t want anyone to get scared!
Briana @ babblingsandmore.blogspot.com
Thanks Briana! Funny story- one time when Adam and I were dancing in the kitchen, Burke told us, “Guys, you’re embarrassing me!” He’s only three. Hahahaha!
so gorgeous! you are one talented girl.
p.s. i may, or may not, have tried on my wedding dress after the royal wedding last year and wore it around the house for a good hour. i can’t remember…
hahahahaha! laughing out loud!
and thanks!
This is GORGEOUS!!!
p.s. hope it doesn’t creep you out to be “pinned” because I just pinned this!
hahahahaha! it makes me feel ridiculous to model the stuff I make, but pin away my friend!
also, thanks for the compliments!
This is a beautiful dress. I can’t wait to see the tutorial. My goal for the year is similar to yours – be willing to branch out and try new things…which includes sewing real clothes for me.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Jen, I love that! Also, you’ll be excited to hear that one of the series we are planning for this Spring is a “Sewing for Me” series. Should give you (and me!) plenty of choices to help you meet your goal.
Oh, and thanks for the compliments.
I am so excited for the tutorial! I have a wedding to go to this weekend and I wanted to make myself something to wear. It didn’t happen because I couldn’t find that something special to make. This dress would have been it! Good thing I have another wedding to go to in June!
Michaela, it is the perfect wear-to-a-wedding dress! And you could match the lighter color scheme for June (or stick with black if the wedding is more formal). It’s a little involved, but I hope to have the tutorial up tomorrow.
Once again, your project is my favorite! I love the dress. It’s so elegant yet subtle at the same time. Well done!
Thanks Jill- I have to admit, I’m really nervous this week. I love the other girls’ projects (and only 3 can move on). Fingers crossed.
And thanks for the encouragement!
I just love it!! already voted for you
Thanks Tasha! You’re the best.
i voted! i love it. i love you! you are just a doll and a half! good luck, sweet thing
ps: i love your new look over here too
Thanks for the vote and the compliments. I’m still definitely learning my way around WP (quite the learning curve, whoa!), but I love the new digs. Glad you do too.
Oooh, and I went and checked out the blog you recommended this morning- LOVELINESS. I didn’t see her email on there (but I probably didn’t look around enough). Will you email it to me? I’d love to say hi. You always have the best recommendations (I found lowercase letters through you too- love carissa!).
I’m glad you’re my friend!
wow!!! ahh-mazing!! it is just gorgeous! so impressive that you not only had a vision, but created it (and better than the original)! voted for YOU! good luck!
Aww, thanks heid! SO fun to see you today- Burke was talking about “Miss Heidi” and the triceratops getting fixed in Japan all night- hahaha!
Can’t wait to see what kind of goodness you cook up with the felt circles. 
Wow, I’m in love with your dress! It’s so pretty and feminine. Great job!
Thanks Amanda!
So pretty!!