I have always found it interesting that a lot of women want to get married in the hottest part of the year. That usually includes heavy weight material for dresses that are lined with non-breathing material.
I know most people only wear the dress once, either for the bridesmaid outfit, because wearing it again some how for another venue would be so wrong. But what if you there was a way to have a dress that you could wear for more then one event, it would look stylish, actually breathe so that during those blasting heat days of summer you would not be pouring sweat?
I am a woman who desires comfort and ease when it comes to dresses, and being plus size does not help during those lovely heat waves. I also believe that when women dressed a long time ago they actually knew what they were doing and here is why.
They had summer dresses which were usually made of a nice cotton and or linen for more dress up occasions and in the winter they wore satins, wools, gaberdines etc. Hummm are we as modern women missing something here? Heavy satins belong in the cooler seasons, yet most cheaply made formal dresses are made that way. Why would someone wear a material that weighs you down, does not breathe which is only made less breathable by lining it with cheap stuff?
So I decided that as a seamstress/designer in my own right I would find a way to solve that problem for people who think like me. Here is the reason why its important that garments can be worn again, are comfortable and enjoyable to wear.
Life is to short to wear horrid dresses!! See that was easy!
Ok on too the good stuff!
Rule number 1: If you must wear a satin type dress for your BFF's wedding, party etc. Then find one that is higher quality and has a good lining in it. If you start sweating while your trying to get it on, that is most assuredly a red flag!
Rule number 2: If you are plus size and you are embarrassed, don;t look at the size label, go with how the dress feels. Questions to ask yourself: Do you feel sexy and womanly in this dress? Does if flow nicely and show off your assets and not your other areas you wish would suddenly disappear over night? Strut the dress if you feel awesome in it, and make those skinny girls wish they were you!
Rule number 3: If you must wear satin type or non breathable material and you do not wish to appear as a huge whale in volumes of material, find a seamstress to make you a dress that will fit your curves nicely, is more tailored and is made out of breathable material. Notice I am saying breathable a lot in this blog. If it is not apparent yet, my skin breathing is a major deal!!
Materials that are good for summer heat, drape well and look amazing on fuller figures- Light weight Linen or quality cotton.
Rule number 4: This rule should be number 1, but because we are talking about dress materials, I put it lower in the list.
* FASHION TRENDS ARE NOT ALWAYS A PLUS SIZE GALS BEST FRIEND! Especially when you do not have the money to purchase a dress for a one time event, and you have to purchase something that was made in China.
Rule Number 5: Find materials and a style that works best for you. If your BFF wants you to wear what everyone else is wearing, well that can be a challenge. But do not despair, you only have to wear it once!
So this summer I am making my sister a Maid of Honor dress that will allow her to breathe. The wedding she is a part of is in August. Yes the hottest month of the summer and so she asked for something that will show off her legs, hide her tummy and she can sweat in it and not feel as though she is drowning. Especially since the material is supposed to be black!
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| Handkerchief Linen |
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| A-Line dress with black satin chiffon ruching on the side, with satin flower accent on right hip & lined with black muslin! |
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| Dark Nigh Silk Chiffon |
I am excited to get started on this dress and she will look lovely, be able to move and dance, without pouring sweat all day long!
So ladies, no matter what size you are, or how tall or short. It really is worth the time, money and effort to purchase a dress that will make you feel amazing, will meet your needs, wants and desires and best of all you FEEL AMAZING!
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