My love affair with menswear probably started in high school when I went through my mens oversized button up phase with tuxedo pants. Yep that was high school. Fortunately, I never grew out of it. There is everything classic about plaid houndstooth, and even more flattering on women.
When I ordered this Armani wool fabric I originally planned a dress but after it arrived it was definitely more suited for a coat. The online listing doesn’t do this fabric justice, it’s simply beautiful. Heavy weight with a stiffer drape would also make a great blazer. It sews, irons and cuts with ease.
The pattern used for this coat was vintage Simplicity 8310 double breasted coat/dress with the following alterations:
-Removed the back seam
-Removed the front box pockets and added side seam pockets
-Added 3.5″ sleeve belts
-Remove the sleeve cuffs
-Attached the collar to the top of the lapels which allows the collar to remain in an up position
-To remove the double breasted appearance, iron the lapels down ending at the waist
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Great coat and fabulous styling!
You “Attached the collar to the top of the lapels which allows the collar to remain in an up position”; does this mean you eliminated the collar band? Did you add any additional interfacing to the center back of the collar? I like to wear my collars up, too, and am always looking for new ways to achieve the look.
Thank you!
No I didn’t eliminate the collar band. This fabric is pretty structured so I didn’t need to add additional interfacing. Attaching the collar to the lapels where I did was enough to keep the collar in the up position. Depending on the fabric, you may need to add a stiffener to the collar.
Gorgeous.
Wow! That is really nice.
You look fabulous!!!!
Great simple but polished look for Spring.