I chose to make the dress pictured on the left:

Here's my not quite finished version:

In the picture my dress looks like a shapeless kimono. That is because the zipper isn't in and it's just hanging there gaping open in the back. Once it is finished I will have Bob or Olivia take a pic of me wearing it. You will then see it isn't shapeless at all...lol!
My inspiration for the dress: A Dress A Day and Boden. I really want the Boden dress, but I don't wear dresses often enough to justify the $128 price tag. I will settle for my red & black Butterick 4849 that cost me less than $40 for fabric, a zipper, and the pattern.
Also, ignore that "fast" on the pattern. With all the pieces and facings on this dress it is not fast...lol!!
No dress pattern is TRULY fast!
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Way to go! Can't wait to see the finished dress!
LOL...Carolynn! A muumuu might be fast, but not very stylish!
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