by trish on December 10, 2008
Flat Pattern: The Construction of a pattern for the upper and lower front and back of the human body by applying goemetry to the various measurements of that body. Darts and seams are outlined to fit neck, chest, hip, waist, and shoulders. This method prevailed until the nineteenth century, when bodices began to be improvised by draping over the lining derived from flat pattern. – Betty Kirke from the book Madeleine Vionnet
I knew there was a reason for my love of fashion design…I love geometry.
by trish on October 17, 2008
A Smashing Work Outfit, From The Editors Of SheFinds
We at SheFinds are always big fans of versatile, feminine pieces that we can wear for a full day without changing three times, and that match more than one ensemble – and that’s part of the reason we had such a good time browsing Smashing Darling and reading the responses from our contest a few weeks back.
For a day of meetings followed by dinner or cocktails, we are particularly fond of these five easy pieces.
The Giselle Dress from Punkin NYC is a fabulous day-to-night base piece, thanks to the hints of velvet at the neckline and on the belt, and the feminine, body-skimming silhouette.
Since we’re often carrying our laptops, or lots of papers, or a second pair of shoes, tattle’s tan leather bag would work well for every day: it’s big, a little slouchy, and has a flat strap – absolutely essential for staving off shoulder pains (for a little longer).
For a pop of color, we’d add Ricardo Tovar’s yellow satin flats – fancy enough to wear out after work, but easy to walk around in all day.
A slightly imperfect circle necklace and a rough-hewn ring add some uniqueness to the look, and ensure you won’t seem too buttoned-up come nighttime.
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