My love affair with sewing began when I was very young, and because my coming of age was set in the era of bell bottom pants and maxi dresses, I will always harbor an affinity for these vintage styles. Needless to say, I’m ecstatic that all things seventies is currently emerging on the runways in Paris. And my absolute all-time favorite? Granny gowns.
When it comes to granny gowns, less is not more. MORE is more. And more is better. Combining 4 or 5 of my favorite prints and wearing them all at one time…I think I’ve died and gone to Heaven. In fact, I still have a report I made in elementary school entitled “Textiles.” Between the construction paper covers, there are pages filled with tiny snips of fabric – wool, silk, rayon, cotton, taffeta, linen… And the prints – houndstooth, madras plaid, tiny calico flowers – made all the textures come to life.
The problem is that anything looks sweet on an innocent 8 year old. Not so much on middle-aged women. So my quest is find a way to infuse my grown-up wardrobe with bit of Mod Squad flavor. And I think I’ve found it. I adore this maxi dress from Urban Outfitter’s bohemian Ecote collection. What an awesome piece to add to my Fall wardrobe with some funky little suede boots.
More glimpses of this folkloric patchwork trend emerging this season. Go ahead – be inspired. Now is the time to be creative with your love of fabric mixing!
