Thought I’ve give an update on the collection so far, showing the piece and the technical drawings I’ve come up with.
The results have been mixed. For example, Look 1 with the draped lace overlay came out brilliantly!
However, with Look 2, I wanted to take a break from the cup bodice foundation. But the halter top draping wasn’t flattering enough, and didn’t quite come across as lingerie. I may scrap this design entirely. In addition, the layered ruffled skirt is a bit of a constant in my past designs, and perhaps is long overdue to be put aside.
Look 3 came out just plain boring, and even borderline kitsch. It did inspire me however to consider longer night gown shift style dresses-sketches to come soon!
Look 6 was inspired by a long trailing ruffle bustle in the back that gave a simple cropped bodice and miniskirt a more burlesque feel, which was fun and different, but at the same time I didn’t want to turn these cupids into can-can dancers. This is probably as 40’s nightclub as I’ll go.
So, still working away at it. I know I said I’d use more Valentine’s Day themed colors, but honestly, the black lace overlay with red right now seems too burlesque themed for this concept. But it’s refreshing not to be tied down to only 4 pieces for the entire collection, and a fun way to spin ideas around a concept.
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