Givin' It the Slip

Have you heard? The slip dress has returned! After it's disappearance from the '90s grunge scene, it ran out of town, desperate to rid itself of Courtney Love's shadow (wouldn't you also?). After a long rest, it is now back on the runway. And, in the pattern pages of Burda Style.

I am girl of the '90s. I loved the grunge look. Flannel, Doc Martens, baby doll dresses. I was never privileged to own a slip dress but now that the trend is back, along with a pattern to sew, I am mad with anticipation!

The slip dress pattern from Burda is a simple one. You can find it here. I had some awesome gray silk fabric that I picked up for $3 in a thrift store a year ago. It was sitting in my stash, just waiting for the right moment.

As I am a larger girl, I cut the pattern a bit larger than the Burda allowance. It was fairly simple to sew but when it was finished, I felt it needed a little 'something.' I dug through my trim stash and found this little lace piece to put at the neckline.

Now, I did mention that I am not the Kate Moss-90s-waif type, so I am a bit hesitant to wear this alone by itself. It needed a grungy companion. And what a better companion to any 90s piece than FLANNEL!!!!!!!!! Oh yeah, FLANNEL!!!!

Using a McCalls cardigan pattern, I took a gray plaid flannel fabric and made this cool asymmetrical front cardigan. Adding a belt, it was the perfect addition to the slip dress. I know the point of the slip dress is to wear the slip dress alone, but it is a bit cooler in North Dakota. Plus, sometimes a girl just has to cover up. Besides, I myself know that I am wearing the slip dress, so what does it matter?

I am Doll Parts. Bring on the flannel!!!!! Now, if someone can direct me to Eddie Vedder's house…..