Image found here"I wouldn't be caught dead in a full skirt." Well, okay, I would. I love a full skirt but my favourite wing tipped eyeliner sporting, wiggle skirt wearing drape, Wanda Woodward, wouldn't. My third dress is in honour of her. Wanda is a character in the John Water's movie, Cry Baby, played by Traci Lords. She's a total badass and has a killer wardrobe to match.
I used Simplicity 1411 and some cotton sateen. Admittedly, I kind of cheated with this dress. It was a UFO for ages because I wasn't happy with the fit and I thought the June Challenge would be a good opportunity to finally finish it.
Glaring a la Wanda
The darts sat weirdly so I had to change their positioning and take them in, as well as take in the side seams, and finish the seams and the facings. The fit isn't perfect but I have made peace with it.
Smile? Drapes don't smile
I'm actually pretty happy with how this turned out and I totally think Wanda would have worn it.
Okay, maybe I wouldn't be the best drape
For those who haven't seen Cry Baby (you should definitely watch it), a drape is like a greaser. Drapes are the opposite of squares. You dig?
Gorgeous! I love the polka dots. I must put Cry Baby on my to watch list. I watched An Education the other night and the 60s fashion was amazing.
ReplyDeleteI love it! Wanda was the best thing about that movie.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen that film in years! I must rewatch it.
ReplyDeleteLoving that dress on you, serious sexy and smouldering. x
Gorgeous! The shoes go perfect with your outfit.
ReplyDeleteI love the big polka dots. It looks great!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress, love the shoes with it too and need to watch the film now ;-D.
ReplyDeletegorgeous dress, gorgeous shoes!!! Thanks for the film recommendation, just started downloading it! You don't notice any fit flaws for where I'm sitting, got to love an eye-distracting print, eh?! xxx
ReplyDeleteLove Cry Baby and John Waters. Your dress if Fabulous. I want a bad ass Wanda dress.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous! I've been a bit obsessed with polka dots lately, but haven't made anything polka dotted (yet).
ReplyDeleteOh man, I haven't watched Cry Baby in forever. Must add it to my Netflix queue! And of course, the dress rocks. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm so behind but I really love this! I love cotton sateen and dots! This looks really fabulous on you!
ReplyDeleteLove the dress. Smiling is not necessary in such a beautiful dress :) Have never heard of this movie but really want to watch it now
ReplyDeleteLovely dress...polka dots are my favourite!
ReplyDeleteI totally dig! And, you're a fox. This dress is smokin'.
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