Hello there! You knew it would only be a matter of time before I got tired of sending adorable Big Bow dresses away to little girls, and made one for myself. I had a little encouragement from Reagan, my last Bow Dress customer, who emailed “This dress is adorable! If only it came in my size…” I had been wondering how the dress would convert into an adult style, so over the weekend I took it to the drawing board. I teetered between using silk or a poly blend for the fabric, and ended up choosing the poly because of the slight stretch that would make a narrower silhouette more comfortable. I based the pattern on my measurements alone, and winged the shape a bit.
Though I incorporated cap sleeves into the bodice because I don’t wear tanks, I think the width of the shoulder below the bow really adds to the dress. The bow extending past the dress, like it does on the little version, may be a more juvenile look. I began with more of an a-line dress, like the original, but ended up taking the whole skirt in a couple inches because it was looking a bit tent-y on me. Turns out I love this as a pencil dress! I do think that it would be awesome in a lightweight silk with a wide a-line skirt as a really mini dress (to wear over leggings) or even a blouse. I’ll try that out on another day.
For now, it’s really fun to have a great new dress to put on my familiar old (finally pre-pregnancy) body.
What do you think? Kinda want one, too?
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Yes. I do.
You’re in luck, because I do custom orders:) Contact me for info!
xo
1. you are gorgeous. 2. everything you do is amazing.
haha thanks Mandi:)
Maybe after I have a baby in June
That Pencil silhouette wouldn’t quite work right now.
Oh, a June baby! Congrats! It’s a perfect time to have one. I loved being able to head outside without too much worry of illness after E came along on June 21. xo
You look gorgeous and I love the dress! p.s. I made black bean burgers tonight so I can eat them everyday this week. I love them
Hope you guys are doing well!
Thanks Meg! I’m glad you love those. They’re on the menu for Saturday at our house! mmmm.
Oh my gosh! I want one! You look amazing and the dress is gorgeous! I’m afraid it wouldn’t look as good on me but I would love to custom order one. What do I need to do?
I completely adore this!! And I must say you look amazing for just having a baby – well, it’s been a bit, but STILL!
Miranda, you’re looking fab! Not that I’m surprised. Your sewing talents are enviable. This dress is soooo so cute.
Umm… If you ever sell adult sizes, I want one in every color!
Glad you like it:) I am taking custom orders for this dress, so send over an email for info!
What about some matching bow ties for Milo and Eliot? Would really set this gorgeous dress off!
Lovely!
OMG so adorable, once I am back to pre pregnancy body I will be ordering my second thing from you (currently in the 18th week of pregnancy crossing off my numbers!). This just says a summer party all over it.
Wow I love it! Seriously I need to live by you one day so you can teach me some of your mad skills. You look great by the way!
I want both versions, dress and mini. By the way you look fantastic, I can only hope that by the time my baby is 6 months i could look that good.
Miranda,
You’re website looks awesome. And yes I do want this dress!
Hope you guys are great,
xoxo
brooke
You are gorgeous! Forget nursing, you could be a model!
You’re nice. That makes me feel good as I approach my 30′s and bellyache to Dave about the circles under my eyes and my newly developing smile lines:)
Love it! You look amazing lil sis!
This is darling on you! Very Jackie-O, retro glam. All you need is the little gloves and pillbox hat. Love it!
So darling, Miranda! You wear it well.
OMG!!!!! Yay Miranda!!! Be still my heart, I’m SEW excited now to make this for ME!!!!