The Getaway Dress For My Getaway
August 1st, 2007 @ 5:12 pm by Mrs. Lollipop
My “getaway” dress was once supposed to be my wedding dress. On a trip to Thailand two years ago, one year before my engagement, I had the top secretly made at a tailor’s shop while attending a Machine Translation conference alone. I had been with my (now) fiance for about five years. At the time, I’d imagined a much more casual wedding, possibly with a bowling alley reception. So, I went to the shop, gave them a sketch and it was in my hands three days later.
My wedding has changed to a much more formal affair and my simple bowling-ready dress has been replaced by a beaded number with a train. However, it would be a shame to let such a pretty silk top go to waste. Now, it will be what I change into when my wedding dress gets to be too cumbersome at the reception.
I purchased matching silk and made a knee-length circle skirt to complete the outfit. Just to add some character, I drew a picture of a vine a few days later and silk screened it around the hem.
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7 Responses to “The Getaway Dress For My Getaway”
Ooh, adorable skirt!
jen–What kind of “vacationer” are you and your husband-to-be? Bangkok, the capital city, has a lot of culture, but is also very commercialized at the same time (beware of tuktuks!). Thailand has LOTS of beautiful islands with oceanfront bungalows you can stay in. If you enjoy beaches like I do, you’d love visiting the islands and going to cities like Phuket.
We wanna see you wearing it!!!
What’s your silk screening technique?
very cute skirt!
Jen -
My conference was in Phuket, which is very pretty, but hugely touristy. The best part about Thailand is the low prices, but the prices in Phuket were so inflated that they were the same as any western country. However, the beaches are wonderful and I went on an amazing tour of the nearby islands that I will never forget.
I do love Bangkok with all of my heart. It has great food, mind-melting shopping, and amazing cultural sites.
Melanie -
I use a technique similar to the one in this tutorial. However, when working with fabric I always use a screen with an 8xx mesh. It just means that the screening fabric is a little coarser so it lets more ink through.
The outfit is lovely! Can’t wait to see pics of you in it!
Mrs. Lollipop, Pittsburgh
Age and Occupation: 26, Computational Linguist
Fiance's Age and Occupation: 26, Project Manager
Engagement Date: August 2, 2006
Wedding Date: September 2, 2007
Blogging Since: July 17, 2007
Venue: The PPG Aquarium at the Pittsburgh Zoo
About Me: I'm a Pittsburgh transplant who grew up in the deep south. I have a weakness for exotic alphabets, DIY projects, mobster movies and international travel. My fiance and I are both non-native Japanese speakers and we have a bullfrog named Skinny.
ohh — please tell me where you stayed in Thailand! I am thinking of going there for the honeymoon. Do you think the trip is worth it?