If I were going to make something, I'd be looking for a fabric and pattern that would look "fancy" because: 1) the colour *really* suits me 2) the style flatters me as much as is possible 3) that could be dressed up for this occasion - think hand-sewing on some quality lace +/- seed pearls for example - that can be removed after, leaving a practical, more every-day dress behind If that doesn't work, I'd at least consider a "blouse/skirt" combo with one being dressier than the other, so at least half the outfit gets more use
The 1960s short dress with appliqus, the contemporary princess look Sequins, crystals and micro-beads transform the mini dress into a luminous casket '60s elegance is reinvented in a glamorous key
Material : Woven Fabric
1 Pattern Design & Mockup Though my personal wardrobe is mostly the dressmaker has no clothes, when I do make something for myself, its usually an epic project
I also love a good t-shirt dress
I call it the Polished Pillowcase Dress. The tutorial includes even more options for customizing a pillowcase dress.) You can see the full post about that dress here