I was lucky enough to test Elegance & Elephant's Festivity Dress before it's release last November. This pattern offers two styles: a fit and flare silhouette with twirly, flouncy skirt and a simpler, faster A-line option. Since I wanted this dress to be Evelyn's holiday dress, I opted for the fuller fit and flare dress but I actually think that the A-line option might be really handy for larger or directional prints when you don't want to worry about those pretty, but pesky, princess seams breaking it up. Plus, a time-saving A-line dress might just be the difference between making one holiday dress or two (ahem).
I decided on a 3/4 sleeve because it felt just right with this ladylike little dress but the pattern allows you to choose your own sleeve-length adventure.
I confess that I'm a "dress person." I love color and pattern and dresses are a really great canvas for both. Sewing for my kids makes it even more fun because I feel like they can pull off a wide variety of prints and styles. I'm not sure how well this silvery, glitter-flecked fabric shows in the pictures but, in person, it reminds me of a wearable vintage Christmas card: perfection.
Disclosure: I received this pattern in exchange for my feedback on my experiences as well as photos of the completed dress. However, any opinions expressed are my own and reflect my own experiences with the pattern.
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