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Finally we have some good summer dress weather! I made a couple of bright summer dresses recently, and now I have the opportunity to wear them. Yesterday I wore the linen dress, and today I am wearing the t-shirt dress.

When I made the linen one, I thought, wow, this is bright! But the brightness is still somewhat muted, so I felt like it suited me. I like it.

The t-shirt dress is a much brighter bright, to me, and I'm not sure yet how I feel about it. Maybe it would be better as a nightgown. Your thoughts?

The outfits:

1) Floral linen short-sleeved shift dress (made by me, from Allie Olson Coram Shirt and Dress pattern); silver platform sandals (Mephisto).

2) Floral knit short-sleeved t-shirt dress (made by me, from Style Arc Mary Dress pattern); silver platform sandals (Mephisto).

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nuancedream

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Both dresses are so lovely. but the t-shirt dress does read a bit nightgown to me, Firecracker. It's wonderful that summer dress weather finally made its appearance in Seattle. Those silver sandals are gorgeous!

Firecracker (Sharan)

Thanks, Andrea!

Lucy

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They are both lovely and very flattering. I really like the pattern of the linen dress--it reads as a little more sophisticated than the pattern on the t-shirt dress to me. They are both perfect for the summer heat though!

RobinF

These are both great. I like the cut of the t-shirt dress but agree that it seems brighter. Love the linen, cool and chic.

Angie

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FINALLY, our perfect Seattle Summer weather is here, Sharan! And you have two new KILLER perfect frocks to wear for the occasion.

You hair is SOOOOO gorgeous!

Preppy Pear

Very, very pretty dresses! I love the florals on you!

Lucy, thanks. Yes, that's a good observation; I agree the pattern on the linen has a more sophisticated look.

RobinF, thank you. I like the cut of the t-shirt dress, too; I've made dresses from this pattern several times.

Thank you, Angie! I changed out of the t-shirt dress to wear the linen one again today. I have other fabric I could use for a t-shirt dress I might enjoy more.

Preppy Pear, thank you!

avicennia

Such lovely dresses. Neither read nightgown to me. I’m in awe of your sewing talent!

Thank you, Avicennia!

Roxanna

Gosh i am so in admiration of your sewing skills! The first one is perfectly you and I adore it. The second is also nice, but as yo said, is a bit brighter to me and a little conventional for your style. But both are lovely regardless

Jenava

Just looking at the photos before I read your comments, I felt the first dress was just the right balance for you; sack but short, bright but interesting pattern, I felt it suited your hair and glasses with the right level of sophistication.

The second dress I didn't see it as fitting your vibe as well. That said, I always go bright in summer, so I think it's fair to wear something out of band for exceptional weather.

Then I saw by your comments you were feeling the same as I was about the second dress. Of course, up to you! +1 to your gut feel about it. I think you can still wear it of course, but compared to the first it isn't quite as in line with how I see your style.

JAileen

I love the first one. The second one is very nice, but not as lovely as the first one. I wouldn’t demote it to nightgown, though.

Sharan, try wearing the brighter second dress over white or olive jeans, maybe? That will mute it - and tomorrow is cooler weather for just that type of outfit combination

Joy

Wow! Those dresses are both gorgeous. Such pretty florals and colors. the same topper could work for both dresses.

unfrumped

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Both are pretty and fun. I wouldn’t worry about it, other than the linen “ moody floral” suits you better and so is a good bar to set. And I like the style, sleeves and neckline better.

Thank you Roxanna. More conventional seems a good description, too.

Jenava, great analysis--thank you. I do really like the linen one, and you have shown me why.

Janet, thanks. It's not exactly demoted yet. It's on a hanger. Haha!

Angie, that's a good idea. In fact, I wonder if I should just cut it off and turn it into a t-shirt.

Joy, yes, both dresses work with my white and blue denim jackets. And they both go with the bright coral toenail polish I'm currently wearing!

Thanks, unfrumped. Good observations about the style, too.

Brooklyn

Outstanding! No 1 is making me swoon. YLF.

Windchime

Great summer dresses! I would not think “night gown” about the second one, but perhaps it is more different than your usual style. I’d be interested to see it styled as Angie suggested.

Beautiful sandals and hair, too.

Jaime

Both are beautiful on you! And I want a haircut just looking at you !

Thank you Brooklyn, Windchime, and Jaime!

rachylou

Sweet and pretty!

slim cat

Lovely dresses! The linen dress is gorgeous on you! The second dress is slightly more casual - great with denim jacket and the bright summer bag ( not a nightgown at all! ).

jasmine

It's so interesting to compare the two. I think they both look really good but the linen one definitely "harmonizes" with your coloring perfectly.

Minaminu

Both dresses fit you well, your sewing skills are fab! I also think that the linen dress is beautiful on you!

Bijou

Sharan you look fab in both of these fun summer dresses. #1 is just outstanding, so #2 suffers by comparison. However, for a great little summer dress to wear on the weekend and casually over bathers or shorts on a summer holiday, #2 is a good addition to your wardrobe.

bella

I like them both, but the neckline of the first one looks more flattering to me. Just something to keep in mind for further projects.
The brightness of the second one would not bother me, but maybe something to do with the scale of the roses is making this look like pjs for you?
In any case, I would wear it as is on warm summer days, but it would be more than perfect as a nightgown, too. So you can't go wrong here.

Janet

Agreed with Bella and the others - #1 seems more *you* but both are great.

YES! Hacking to a tee is another good option

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