The door in my wardrobe*

*the door not actually being there was a disappointment - but at least I was allowed to play with the clothes

//// Sheerest of skirts

Posted on | October 21, 2009 | 7 Comments

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My sewing projects tend to be simple and straightforward these days. This silk chiffon dress/skirt I actually started on August, my idea was to create a simple sheer layer for my Filippa-K tube dress to upgrade it  for more festive occassions. The cutting, seaming and ruching was a snap… …but I hate hemming chiffon with my sewing machine, so I decided to do that by hand. And finished the damn thing yesterday.

Ok, I can imagine a multitude of uses for garment like this, so there is no harm done with this lengthy making-of process. Actually I realized that here I have a column skirt, although quite special one…

I layered the textured Divided mesh leggings underneath — and although it is impossible to see the texture in these images it gives a nice effect, those long slits actually show the legs quite liberally when walking. Then the old Fendi silk chiffon dress on top, and two old fine jersey shirts from French Connection. All layers are sheer and the materials create a nice gradation effect, especially when there is some light coming through the layers. For going out I added Rützou boots (liked the look better with my rubber band boots, but the bands did not mix with the delicate chiffon — snagging problems), H&M scarf & biker jacket. Was about to add some necklaces… …but sometimes I’m awfully lazy with accessories and I did not find the stuff I had in mind instantly, so I gave up. There is some almost religious soberness in subdued colors, flowy materials, long lines and restriction of decoration.

And oh, I have some plans for this evening!

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Discussion

  1. Fakta
    October 21st, 2009 @ 8:27 pm

    There’s something about this that I can’t quite catch.. I love it but, it’s just wrong. I think it’s my mind, that used to “regular” stuff that is trying to overwrite my love for this style. Keep these coming, I’m sure it will catch me one day too…

  2. Kamicha
    October 21st, 2009 @ 10:12 pm

    Hehe, I don’t really think that everything should be catched… …or that everything should be good in some measures.

    I don’t mean that I thoughtlessly pull on everything that happens to be in hand — almost always I have some sort of idea behind. But of course I can fail to express it — or I might be so alienated that some of my ideas are difficult to access. But I do want to pour ideas from unconventional sources and explore dressing up from very personal aesthetic viewpoint.

    I understand now that this kind of dressing is actually something that I do time to time… …somehow serious, far from trendy by any measures, with few details and almost desolate feel. I don’t have too many examples of it, but this one fits: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kamicha/2911426367/in/set-72157606670286298/

  3. sugar kane
    October 22nd, 2009 @ 12:31 am

    I’m also getting some serious, religious or monastic vibes from this — and totally loving them. The colours and layers work so well, I’d love to see you move in this outfit, how the different sheer layers go together…

    I’ve been intrigued by sheer fabrics (especially black & nude) for quite a while, but haven’t really done any experimenting. Your example encourages, you make them seem so interesting yet everyday-wearable, so thank you!

  4. Jalouse
    October 22nd, 2009 @ 12:53 am

    I like this!

    Your the queen of the layers :)

    Even though I think for myself I would make a bit shorter one. I have something similar, but not as light. Hmm,should maybe test it, cause it´s so beautiful on you…

  5. Anna-Maria
    October 22nd, 2009 @ 10:06 am

    I really like it! I had plans of doing pants/leggings from this kind of sheer material but didn’t find any decent fabric from the local store. I guess I need to keep looking. :)

  6. Eva
    December 31st, 2009 @ 2:18 am

    I have to say, I absolutely love the way you dress. It’s so artistic and there is really a deep sense of purpose to it all…not sure if that makes sense to you but that’s really how it comes across.

  7. The black fringe : The door in my wardrobe*
    June 5th, 2010 @ 12:37 pm

    […] tend to be simple and not particularly creative. They often evolve around a specific need  —  like the sheer chiffon skirt / dress I needed for layering purposes  —   or piece of particular material  —  or DIY knockoff so […]

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