I got to visit a beautiful fabric store in Basel, Switzerland a few weeks ago - Stofftraum. I was on the look out for some Swiss dot fabric (cheesy?) but dropped quite a few francs to take home this repeat floral cotton print. This pictures don't do it justice but it's a mix of blues, greys, greens and golds and looks hand painted - I was very close to framing it!
I went for a simple shift dress but the big decision was with the pattern placement. I really underestimated how the placement of a repeat pattern can change the look and feel of a dress.
When I look at the one on the left I think modern and fresh, maybe even edgy (?) while the one on the right makes me think pretty, ladylike, elegant....
It took me a long time to decide and even my hubby waded in, and my mom and sister from across the pond.
Which would you choose?
Which would you choose?
Left. Makes the colors and patterns special than just a repeat.
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteI like the right--but my style definitely veers more towards "pretty" than "edgy" :)
ReplyDeleteI like that one too, I like both! Maybe one of each depending on the mood :)
DeleteSuch gorgeous fabric! I can't wait to see which you chose as they both 'work'. I think my decision would rest on which part, the print or the background, I preferred next to my face.
ReplyDeleteYes, great idea. But then I couldn't decide that either :-P
Deletei would choose to roll around in it, because that fabric is JAW. DROPPING.
ReplyDeleteI saved some just for that ;)
DeleteWow -- that fabric is so beautiful! If it were up to me, I would have chosen the one on the left because I like how the pattern is centered and "framed" by the background on top and bottom -- makes the pattern stand out more. I can't wait to see what you chose!
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree! I just couldn't take my scissors to that pattern in the end...
DeleteWow! So cool! I don't know how I could ever choose!
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