I’ve been obsessed with this vintage beach bra pattern ever since I saw it on Anna (Paunnet)’s circle (I like this new etsy function!). It is a PDF pattern and is only $5.
Image via Mrsdepuw
I got even more obsessed after seeing the girl from tick tock vintage using a bra top with the pattern.
I like how she paired the bra top with a high waist waisted midi length skirt to balance out the visible skin. But, I’m not sure if I can pull off wearing this style. Even if I could, I don’t know if I would be comfortable wearing it.
While I was thinking of how to wear this bra top without embarrassing myself, it came to mind that perhaps I can make a dress with a small key hole/cut out somewhere in the midriff area. That way, I can control how much or little skin I want to show. I love cut out details (I’m sure you know!), and have incorporated it in the back and front, so why not incorporate in the midriff area?! Perhaps something like this Carven dress.
Image source: Left: Vogue magazine via Gertie’s New Blog for Better Sewing, middle and right: Carven
What do you think? Would you wear a dress with a cut out in midriff? Or would it be too much?
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Novita says
Just earlier today I saw a dress with midriff cut at Modcloth and I think it’s super cute! I think it’s a wonderful detail and not revealing too much. Not too mention that it is perfect for summer 🙂
Chie says
aww thanks novita for the link! i love the dress! i like how they incorporated the cut out, its moderate and wearable. i would love to imitate that!
Paunnet says
I saw that top on Casey’s blog and I fell in love with it! Problem is, I would NEVER have the courage to wear a top so short… I was thinking to purchase it anyway and try to add a panel to cover my belly, but my sewing queue is already so long… 🙁
That Carven dress is gorgeous. I think a keyhole is already a more wearable approach.
Chie says
im with you! after some thoughts, i dont think i can wear the top so short and feel comfortable walking around, unless im at a beach or something. id still love to try the pattern to make it with longer length, because i love the back button details and collar 🙂
mahaila says
I am making a bustier at the moment, but don’t know if I will have the courage to wear it. I like the balance of the bustier (from tick tock vintage) and the coral/pink long skirt too… it seems to make it less naked. Nice idea with the keyhole cut out. Good luck!