Anthropologizing Jo-Ann's: Sugar-Coated

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

I haven't gotten so excited about a dress since I first saw the Sugar-Coated Dress at Anthropologie last fall, nor has any other dress from Anthro fit me so poorly, so unfortunately, it never left the store with me. I originally intended to create a fall version more like the original, but didn't find similar fabric until spring rolled around, so I shortened the sleeves to make it more appropriate for a summer shirtdress.

(Kristina J. dress, Anthropologie Channeled belt and Work Weekend bag, Nine West wedges, AE watch)

35 comments:

  1. You are so talented Kristina! Wish I could create something like that. I love your version more than the Anthro one.

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  2. This dress is perfection and I want it soooooo bad!! Love it girl!

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  3. I love it! I agree, you are so talented.

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  4. So lovely and better than the original!! :)

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  5. It's just perfect!
    I love the polka dots!!

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  6. I like your dress better than theirs. :)

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  7. Ah, yes -- I remember loving this dress when you made it. And I just realized that you also changed the neckline. I like your version much better, as it seems a bit more modest. I think I would feel the need to wear a cami under Anthro's version (and who wants to layer a cami under a dress in the height of summer!)

    Love all the taupe accessories you've paired this with!

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  8. lovely, especially with the short sleeves.

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  9. ...Wow. Just wow. I like your version much better than the Anthro version. I want it :-/

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  10. That is beautiful!!! I love me an anthropologie knockoff. Now,if I could just find similar fabric for the green version of the Verdant Slip Dress, I would be in heaven.

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  11. I adore this piece, Kristina. It is like the sugar-coated dress, but better! Better print, better fit, better style - you've knocked another one out of the park!

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  12. Fabulosity, in every way. When will you be mass producing? I'm first on the list, k?

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  13. Oh my gosh you are so talented! I 100% like your version better!

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  14. Gorgeous dress! I love the neutral shoes and bag that lets the print of the dress shine. Super cute!

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  15. this is beautiful! is this your own design? It is fabulous work!

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  16. oh my gosh. this is such a beautiful dress and you always do an amazing job!!!

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  17. always amazing! Love this dress and the photos are wonderful!

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  18. Love it! You are so talented!

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  19. That dress is hands-down pure perfection! Great job - you are so talented. What kind of material did you use to make it? The shorter sleeves are definitely more flattering.

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  20. This is GORGEOUS! Oh, I wish I could make things like this. Fabulous job!

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  21. It's gorgeous! And so like the original! I'm in awe.
    I'd love for you to link this to my link party!

    "Life's a Picnic!" party!

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  22. Oh wow! So pretty! I like yours better actually. The sleeves on the Anthro version would irritate me I think at that length, and I like how your neckline is higher too. I hate when I have no choice in how much chest I expose! :)
    Great job!! Did you use a pattern or just make it up?

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  23. LOVE IT. You did a fabulous job. I love the accessories too.

    BTW I'm hosting a 12 FAT quarter Fabric Giveaway. Come by and check it out when you get a chance :)

    Q @ http://www.jaqsstudio.com/

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  24. I LOVE this! And I want one just like it!! :D

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  25. Seriously, this is adorable! I actually like your version better.

    (Stopping by from Not Just A Housewife)

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  26. Oh I would love to know the pattern # and maker!

    Well done.

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  27. LOVING your blog!!! I've been ooooing and awwwwing over all of your posts :D And, as soon as follow button works I'll be all over it!

    Shelley
    www.westermanfam.blogspot.com

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  28. I love your dress! I have a fabric ready but have not found the right pattern, something like yours, yet.

    Elisabeth, Norway

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  29. I love this shirt dress. I love the fabric more. Where can I get a similar fabric? online? Thanks for sharing.

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  30. I too like so many others would like to know where you got the fabric and what pattern you used (if any)

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  31. I LOVE your dress. You are extremely talented.
    ~FringeGirl

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  32. I have featured this today, thanks so much for providing such great knock offs :) http://www.copycatcrafts.com/anthropologie-inspired-sugar-coated-dress/

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  33. Absolutely gorgeous!!! I love it. I'll be reading your blog from time to time (^_^)

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