WIW: from work to YLF cocktails

Yesterday I worked and then went to the SSIF (Seattle Shoptember Inge Fest) cocktail shindig at Dashielle's house. I wanted to wear something that could transition from work to the party. Here's what I came up with.

1-3 (worn to work): black and gold print ruffle knit sleeveless body-con dress (made by me); black and taupe stripe lightweight cardigan (Halogen); black leggings; black flat booties (Munro, Lexi); black travel coat (Cole Haan); black satchel (Elliott Lucca, Olvera); brass-wrapped silver forward-facing hoop earrings (Marjorie Baer).

4-5 (worn to cocktail party): same dress, with black shredded knit coccon shrug (made by me); black d'Orsay pumps (Vince); silver chain-rimmed convertible bag (not shown, Michael Kors); hammered brass disk earrings and hammered brass and silver beaded bracelet (Lucky).

It was so fun seeing everyone dressed up at the party! We'll have to do it again! Ann and her husband Steve were such wonderful hosts, opening their lovely home and offering the yummiest food and drink!

Thanks for looking! Comments and suggestions welcome.

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10 years ago

catgirl

Veteran

That's a print? It looks like sequins! Gorgeous. Can we just hire you to design clothes for YLF full-time?

Firecracker (Sharan)

Thank you, Una! I kind of design as I go, usually inspired by the fabric itself. This one is an irregular-style print--like randomly scattered leopard spots or blurry flowers in a muted gold across the black ruffles.

Well, I have a few orders to put in.

Cerinda

Smashing in both versions; you're giving me good food for thought. Can't wait to hear more about everyone's fabulous time at Ann's.

Echo

It DOES look like sequins; I LOVE the dress, and it is even more impressive that you made it! The outfit is perfect with the striped sweater - the skin showing between the leggings and the booties echo the stripes in the sweater in a really subdues way of bookending. And WOW, does it transition perfectly to evening! YLF!

thimblelina

(website)

Yes, I have to say while the rest of us are struggling with clothes off the rack, you are wearing these amazing bespoke creations that propel you to a whole other level of fab... Okay?!? You look beautiful & I love how you transitioned day to night.

Sears

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MsMary

Sharon, I have to tell you that dress just took my breath away! You looked so FAB at the party!!! And as we discussed, I love the shoes - I tried them on at the Rack and they just didn't work for me -- darn!

I'm so thrilled to have gotten to meet you in person! Big hugs from So Cal!

karymk

You looked great. You must have all had such a ball.

Angie

Fashion Stylist

Killer at work - (how fun is that striped cardi with the dress).

And killer at the cocktail party. xo

Asingh

That's such a fun dress! Outfit #3 is fab.

Ah, your creations are even lovelier and more impressive in person! Add me to the order waiting list!!

I'm so glad to have met you this weekend!

Neel

Wow! You are one very clever fashionista! Love how you made that dress work AND cocktail party appropriate. You looked lovely!

Anonymous

Oh, Sharan, I loved meeting you! Love your own made dress here and how great that you can transform from day to evening. You look great ( and even more IRL).

cheryle (Dianthus)

Sharon, you really should be working in the fashion industry if you aren't already. Your creations are better versions of current items and you seem to have an instinct for perfecting styles that work for you.

Fabulous transition outfit that works for day and evening. If I was a teacher, I would give you gold stars.

Runcarla

Dress is a great length. Great leggy look without being too revealing, IYKWIM. Love the dressy incarnation.

Jaime

Great transformation and great legs btw!

Both variations are gorgeous! If I had that dress, I think I'd wear it to everything.

missvee

What a perfect way to transition from day to evening. Your own creations always fit impeccably. And those Vince pumps are so flattering on you. I hope you have some more dressy occasions to wear them.

Ornella

Better than any magazine feature "From Office to Party" I have seen.

*plonk*

Janet

Holy cats, you keep slaying me with these garments you have made. That dress is totally fab, and the shrug! Ack, I want one! You look fab in both versions, but the party one is ultra fab.

Suz

Wow! This is an amazing transition. I really thought the dress was sequins. And that shrug! Superb! I love your Superwoman change up and you looked beautiful from day to night. The party version is especially amazing.

Eliza

Firecracker- I think your name suits your style quotient and sewing talent perfectly. Love both looks and that dress is amazing. Your accessories in both cases take it all to the moon. You look amazing.

Sara L.

Great looks! The dress looks so sparkly - like sequins in the photos. I like the striped sweater with it for work and the black sweater for the party. So fun!

Wow ! I love this look on you - both iterations of the dress. As someone said above, this beats any magazine version of" how to transition from work to drinks afterward". You've got the leggings-under-dress look down pat here too . 5 stars from me!!

JAileen

I love the dress. As others have said, it looks sequined. It's a very clever transformation from work to party.

I really do love your style. I want to dress like you!

JenA

Such a fun transition and so amazing because you made that FANTASTIC dress. You look beautiful. Perfect for a YLF ball!

Transcona Shannon

Absolutely gorgeous! And how clever of you to just tweak a bit to wear at two completely different occasions.

Karie

Another gorgeous outfit, and I love how you transitioned it from work to party. Do you use commercial patterns when you make garments?

Sal

Another one who thought it was sequins....and who thought it could be a magazine feature....no original thoughts from me here, but I do love both looks. Perfect!

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