Inspiration...Sleeveless Dress

 I love looking for inspiration pieces.  I do try to put pieces out there that are more consistent with my current lifestyle - retired, casual.  However, sometimes I find things that just speak to me.  This dress is one of those -

This is the Harpson Short Sleeveless Darted Wool-Blend Dress by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $998.00.  Details:  tailored dress with darts front, back, and waist; pickstitching around neckline and armholes; round neckline; sleeveless; hem hits around the knee; sheath silhouette; concealed back zipper closure; poly/wool.

This is such a timeless silhouette.  To me is says "Do not mess with me.".  Working ladies put a matching jacket/blazer with this and you have a power suit.  Add a pair of matching pants and you have a second power suit.  It does not matter than all three are the same fabric.  Mood Fabrics has some wool crepe for about $25 per yard.  That's a bargain considering that you might be able to get all three pieces from about 6 yards of fabric. Do not forget the lining, the zippers, the buttons, the thread for pickstitching (it might as well be added to all pieces for a high end look).

I know you are saying but a good pattern is hard to find.  Well, I think this pattern will work:

This is Butterick B6849.  Lovely little dress pattern.  It covers all seasons.  I would pick View C which is not shown but it is sleeveless.   The main difference from what I can see if the pattern has a waist seam and a back slit.  I am okay with the waist seam but I think that back kick pleat would be a much nicer look.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful for yourself.

Happy Stitching!