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| My Designer "Knock-off" |
Back in January, I found this fabulous picture inside InStyle Magazine:
And I just couldn't get it out of my head...
Whoa!! Nearly identical to my dress, but the back of mine (like the Lanvin Resort 2013 dress) was way more exciting with the full exposed zipper... |
| Since I added 3" to the length, making the zipper "short" I left the center back seam open as a "vent". |
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| Lanvin... I thought this zipper looked awful!
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Lanvin Resort 2013 Dress: $3730 at Bergdorf GoodmanBebe "Boatneck Striped Dome" dress: $170 at bebe.com and Amazon
My Version: Stretch Poplin in "Caviar" and "Papyrus" $22, Posh Lining $6 (both from Joann's), and Satin Zipper (33") from Botani in NYC (thank you, Ann!) $16
Grand Total: $44
The confidence gained from completing this project: PRICELESS! Just look...
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Don't Mess with the B!
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41 comments:
*stands on chair, cheering and clapping* Woo-hoo!! Terrific! That is ONE COOL DRESS...and it looks marvelous on you. Great work!!!
Wow! Great looking dress;truly love the stripes.
Fabulous! You are right to be chuffed.
You did a fantastic job on this and it fits you perfectly! Your dress is just awesome!
Love it! Fits beautifully and you wear it well!
What a fabulous knockoff! A stunning dress in every way, great job!
This is totally, completely amazing. Superb job.
Wowsa! You are giving those models a real run for their money. You look fabulous and what a dress!
Wonderful job on a great dress.
That dress is actually awesome. I am awed.
Pure fabulousness!
Beautiful job! I like your version better than the original! (And your zipper looks WAY better!)
What a great dress and a great photo shoot!! Outstanding!
I rarely come out of the woodwork to comment, but how can I not now? This dress is fantastic! You made the right choice on stripe placement, too. Yours look just right!
EXCELLENT!!!!
Of course.....
:)
As Tony the Tiger would say, "GRRRREAT!"
WOW! Your dress trumped All the inspirations!
Fabulous!!!! I'm glad I could contribute in a teeny way. :)
That dress made me do a double-take. It is FIERCE! I like yours even better than the inspiration.
So awesome! The dress looks fabulous on you!
LOVE IT!
Gorgeous!
This is truly fabulous! I've been watching your posts, and dying to see the final garment. Very, very well done, and your's is much more flattering than either inspiration piece. I hope you'll wear it lots, and feel strong and confident.
Fabuloussssssss!
Your version is much more polished and beautiful than the designer versions. Great job !!!!
Fabulous! Looks spectacular.
Brava!
Love it! You got my vote!
Oh my goodness!! that is amazing!!
Lindo!! Mais do que todos os outros dos famosos!! Parabéns!
Luci
What a great dress!! It looks terrific on you. Enjoy.
The fit is superb and the dress looks fabulous! I agree with your choice of eliminating the double black stripe at the waist.
unbelievably amazing! Congratulations on such a beautiful accomplishment!
This is an awesome dress such a great knock off! How good is your stripe matching!! I entered this competition for fun but now can't believe how talented everyone is. I will have to step it up if I go in any more lol! Yours is one of my favourite!
Total thumbs up from me!
Wow! You look amazing and the dress is better than the inspiration piece! Nice job!
I love it!! I just finished my review for the PR contest and your entry is my favorite!!
Wow, this dress is stunning. Well Done!!!
You a BAD girl...LOVE IT :)
It is FAB!
LOVE this dress!
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