Adrienne M Nixon | Micheal Kors Inspired, Gorgeous in Pink. New Look 6145

Adrienne M Nixon Fashion Designer Birmingham Alabama

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Micheal Kors Inspired, Gorgeous in Pink. New Look 6145

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You all know how this story goes:

"I was on pinterest…" lol

Pinterest is truly the beginning of ALL things.

I saw this fabulous Michael Kors Shift Dress and just knew I had to have my own version.

I am in LOVE with this dress. Now the above dress is a boxy shift dress. I didn't want mine TOO boxy. I wanted a little more shaping.

As you can see, it just skims my body. It's not tight. It's actually not even very fitted, just NOT boxy.

I decided to add a 37 inch exposed zipper to the back to give it a little more "umph". I LOVE it.

I ALMOST went ahead and made it in colbalt blue like my inspiration
dress but I recently added a blue dress to my wardrobe. I decided this
pink would be much more fabulous.

I loved the collar on this one. I've made two dresses with similar collars already. I love this style dress on me.

I kept my accessories simple. I love seeing red & pink together so I
decided on this wine color purse and my oh so pretty pink bow pumps.
Sparkly bracelets and some sparkly earrings completed the look.

Here is a close up of my adorabo shoes, because y'all know…it's ALL about the shoes.

For those of you who sew, here is a review:

New Look 6145

Pattern Description: Misses' knee length shift dress has wide round neckline with or without
bias-cut stand collar and can be made sleeveless or with 3/4, short or
pleated sleeves.

I made view D.

Pattern Sizing: 8-18 I cut the size 10

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? These instructions are great. I didn't really use them but I did have to read over them for the collar construction.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved that this pattern was similar to my inspiration dress.

Fabric Used: I honestly don't know what kind of fabric this is. I picked it up from Metro Textiles while I was in NY. It's heavy, like a wool crepe, but almost reminds me of a ponte knit. It's a woven but it's stretchy lol. I absolutely LOVE IT.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added some additional shaping, length and added an exposed zipper.

I cut the size ten based on my measurements but knew I didn't want it to fit as boxy as this pattern is. There really isn't ANY shaping to it. I made the darts in the back larger and tried it on. It still didn't fit the way I wanted so I took in about an inch and a half on each side seam.

I added 3.5 inches to the dress. Without the additional length it was about 2 inches above my knee and I didn't want to wear it that short.

I added an exposed zipper, just leaving the zipper teeth exposed. I also decided not to close the bottom of the zipper/dress. This dress originally has a split. My zipper is a separating zipper so I decided not to close the bottom but allow it to act as a split. It hits right at the bend of my knee.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I JUST might sew this one again. I LOVE it. I highly recommend it if you like this style.

Conclusion: This is a great pattern. It's such a classic style and this may be my most favorite garment to date lol.

37Comments

Northlady/ 21.10.2013Reply

Looks terrific on you! Both the fit and the color!!
Linda L/ 21.10.2013Reply

Great looking dress and love, love, love the shoes!
Rachelle/ 21.10.2013Reply

Absolutely gorgeous and the SHOES! TFS
Janette/ 21.10.2013Reply

What a lovely dress in a classic shape. Beautiful. Going to Pin that pattern now!
Adrienne/ 21.10.2013Reply

Thank you!
Adrienne/ 21.10.2013Reply

Thanks!
Adrienne/ 21.10.2013Reply

Thanks! You know how I feel about shoes lol
Adrienne/ 21.10.2013Reply

Thank you! It’s a great pattern!
Brenda/ 21.10.2013Reply

WoW! This outfit is super sweet, color, fit, style,length, shoes, etc. just gorgeous!!!!! Great job on making those changes. BTW, I am tackling the Vogue version your dress – hope it turns out half as nice as your clone.
Ernise/ 21.10.2013Reply

Very stylish! I think that would look good in red also.
Candice/ 21.10.2013Reply

Love it Adrienne! And yassssss, those shoes are gorgeous!
Robin Michael Rush/ 21.10.2013Reply

Wow, that is a great look and color on you. Loving your haircut! The shoes are cute too!
Adrienne/ 21.10.2013Reply

Thanks!!! Which pattern is that?
Adrienne/ 21.10.2013Reply

Thanks! I need a little red dress in a couple of weeks hmmmmm
Adrienne/ 21.10.2013Reply

Thanks Candice!
Adrienne/ 21.10.2013Reply

Thanks so much Robin!
Ruth/ 21.10.2013Reply

Fab styling and the pink looks great on you. Super flattering dress – length, collar and fit.
Angela/ 21.10.2013Reply

Gorgeous! Love the collar, the color, the zipper, the shoes, everything:)
Godsgirlt/ 21.10.2013Reply

Yep! You’re right! The pink is much more fabulous and fabulous on you! Love the exposed zip! And uhm yeah….those shoes! The whole ensemble….very nice!
Jenny/ 22.10.2013Reply

Beautiful dress. I agree the color is perfect on you! Very nice.
Kelroc/ 22.10.2013Reply

Very Chic in pink and red. Gorgeous!
orchidophile/ 22.10.2013Reply

Fabulous!
Adrienne/ 28.10.2013Reply

Thanks Ruth!
Adrienne/ 28.10.2013Reply

Thanks Angela!
Adrienne/ 28.10.2013Reply

Thank you!!!
Adrienne/ 28.10.2013Reply

Thanks Jenny!
Adrienne/ 28.10.2013Reply

Thank you Kelroc
Adrienne/ 28.10.2013Reply

Thank you!
allisonc/ 30.10.2013Reply

So many adorable details on this dress in addition to the hot collar – love the collar and the back zip!
allisonc/ 30.10.2013Reply

oops I meant hot colour, but the collar is indeed also hot!
Adrienne/ 07.11.2013Reply

Thanks so much!
Gema/ 30.05.2015Reply

Hi Adrienne! I just wanted to say I think your hot pink dress is just fabulous, you look so chic, and… I hope you don’t mind, I’ve mentioned you in a blog post 🙂
Thank-you, Gema x
http://www.sequinsandslippers.com/2015/05/the-simplicity-blogger-challenge-new.html
- AEadmin/ 31.05.2015Reply
  
  Thanks so much! I don’t mind at all. I’ll be sure to check it out.
Rachael C/ 06.11.2015Reply

I’m finishing up this dress as part of my first dressmaking class. I went with the invisible zipper in the length prescribed by the pattern, but I love the zipper you’ve used. You good great, by the way! Hope I rock my dress as well as you have done.
- AEadmin/ 06.11.2015Reply
  
  Thanks so much! I would love to see yours when you wear it!
Rachael C/ 06.11.2015Reply

You *look* great!
- AEadmin/ 06.11.2015Reply
  
  Thank you!