Jasika Nicole

Jasika Nicole Instagram – Despite being pretty meh about this pattern (McCalls 7974), I am beyond happy with how this dress turned out. I didn’t size down (because the armholes always tend to be way too tight when I do that) but I took out some length and some width in the bodice, which raised the waistline of the skirt and kept the back bodice from scooping down too low. The fit now is mostly okay, but its still looser in the bust area than I would like (I added back ties to cinch it in more), and although the neckline lays down fine, any movement at all allows glimpses of my bra underneath, which isn’t that big of a deal in the long run, but still, not ideal- if you’re busty, I feel like this bodice will work a lot better on you! This periwinkle cotton doodle print from @wearethefabricstore is the real winner, though. It’s floaty, it’s funky and the random embroidered words and images make me think of little stick n poke tattoos- so cute! Of course I ran out of fabric and had to amend the sleeve length from long to short, but honestly it worked out so much better- I would have felt out of sorts in long sleeves and a bodice that felt floppy- like all the wrong things were covered up. I’ve been really into lighter hued blues oranges lately so when I started planning this dress I immediately knew I wanted to wear it with some bold colored footwear- these boots from @silentd_shoes totally fit the bill (boot mention isn’t an ad, just giving a shout out to a fun brand I like!) This dress isn’t actually spooky but I feel like the embroidery and the orange boots make it feel halloween-y…or at least thats what I am telling myself cause I don’t have a costume! Have fun tonight, all! p.s. I don’t hate my hair like this (yay!) but I am getting it cut again tomorrow to give it more of a definite shape. Don’t worry, Im going to a trusted stylist who I know will give me what I want lol! | Posted on 01/Nov/2022 02:13:59