On a More Positive Note...

My sister's niece is getting married in a fancy Long Island wedding in August. Black tie, so of course a nice dress is going to be required. I'm already starting to develop some ideas for a fabulous designer gown.

I've been wanting to buy this pattern, so now I have an excuse:

The back is a touch bare, but perhaps I could bring it up a little higher. Otherwise, it's "hello, long line backless, strapless bra!" A nice plus to this design is that it's designed for knits, which would make it easier to travel with.

There are other possibilities already in my stash too. Like View B of this Bellville Sassoon from 1995:

I've loved this pattern for a long time. However, I think I'm past the age where I can have that large of a bow on my butt. Maybe I could change it to a smaller bow, substitute some Dior roses, or eliminate it altogether.

Or View A of this Givenchy:



I love how the neckline is draped and twisted to create the effect of a bow. Although this is a 1997 pattern, I think it still looks current.

Or this Issey Miyake from 2003:

I'd eliminate the asymmetric godets on the front of the skirt, but otherwise leave it as is. It's more bohemian than the others, but since I'm the New Mexico relative I can probably get away with it. This one's another pattern for knits.


So, any thoughts?