So, in my last post, I mentioned knitting a vest -- or waistcoat, for the UK, AUS, and NZ Fabbers.
What do you all think of these choices? I would love your votes and feedback. I am thinking of pairing the vest with two blouses and the dress. Also, I have 2-3 ivory/cream blouses with fuller sleeves and romantic fabrics like chiffon and subtle jacquard, as well as a dark print dress with gathered sleeves.
Vest color is yet to be determined; thinking camel or chocolate, but haven't decided fully. Might even try a pine green.
**Some of these vests will need modifications to accommodate my shape, so don't take photos at face value until you read mods I would make to the item.
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1-3, me and outfits I wish to add vest to.
4-5 Balboa, grey and chocolate vest.
Shawl collared and kind of drapey. I almost worry it's too romantic?? But I love the shape and overall vibe a lot.
6 Gan, green vest.
I would add waist shaping to this!! It needs it. So, no it wouldn't be this boxy thing as modeled.
7 Washington, orange vest.
I love the deep, open v-neck and slight peplum effect of it. Not sure about the wide "Cumberband" at the middle though?
8 Tahki, green vest.
Pretty much a copy of orange vest. It just has some pleating and a more obvious peplum at the bottom. Also love this.
9 Harding, gold lace vest
This is actually a straight to subtle A-line shaped vest. I'm uncertain on the shape. It would likely need waist shaping inserted. I have loved this vest for along time but now that it's time to actually knit it for myself, I'm doubting the lines for my hourglass body shape.
10-11 Norah, cabled shawl collar vest
Victorian drama to the hilt! It's a 90s design but I LOOOVE the drama. It's knit with a thicker yarn, but I feel confident I could tinker with it to make it a less bulky knit. (A heavier, thicker yarn would add some visual bulk I don't need.)
Victorian drama to the hilt! It's a 90s design but I LOOOVE the drama. It's knit with a thicker yarn, but I feel confident I could tinker with it to make it a less bulky knit. (A heavier, thicker yarn would add some visual bulk I don't need.)
12. Paisley, deep cowl neck vest.
I will leave off sleeves and just knit as a vest.
What do you all think?
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