I was very tempted to title this post: ‘Nicola meets my little fat-rolla’; because I’ve been speculating that perhaps this pattern company, tho lovely is just not geared toward my frame. Look- even the model is exercising! 
I love Victory Patterns and I have really enjoyed seeing other sewcialists makes. I made the Anouk previously- it was a size grading job a little beyond my abilities, but it is sooo pretty! I’m rambling. I know. Ok, here we go. You know looking glamorous is all about your setting. While waiting for the rain to stop, I broke down and posed in my husband and his brothers makeshift brewing area. Boil and bubble- I’m like a white trash Lady Macbeth over here. 
I’m actually very pleased with this- I think it’s flattering, tho maybe a narrower belt would be better…you think? Since I can’t arrange a narrower me. By the way, this according to my husband should be my signature vanity lighting. Rain and steam. Nice. My pores are amazing here, aren’t they? 
This is another fabricmart sale fabric that followed me home- look- floral animal print- grr! Cuz baby, I am vicious! I didn’t do many changes to this- I only did 1 dart on each side on the back and that was enough to get my caboose covered. Here’s a casual spin to show the lining. 
This is one of those dreses that for me is more decorative than functional- I ride a desk chair all day, with intermittent parades to different departments, so wrap dresses always seem to need a lap robe after a few minutes- or perhaps a well- placed dachshund to hold it in place.
This make has given me the courage to try another Victory pattern- in a wild moment I bought them all! So if you think there is one that would lend itself better to my girlish contours just let me know- before the glow of this success wanes- or I wake up! Here’s my ‘What are you wretched crumb snatchers next door doing in my lilacs?!’ face….
photo credits: Victory Patterns, Google images, meadhawg
It’s great on you! Perfect colours, great cut, and I like the sassy lining choice! I got to meet Kristiann, the designer/owner of Victory Patterns, at our Toronto meetup, and she was lovely… Somehow even that hasn’t quite pushed me to try any of the patterns yet though! You might just change my mind about that, though… keep the great Victory makes coming! 🙂
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I wonder whats in the next collection- perhaps you will be wooed!
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Oh, I like it! Such pretty colors! I agree that a smaller belt would probably look better – the one in the photos seems a little casual for the dress. But I do like it with a belt. =)
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It felt sort of unrelieved without the belt- I will try a thin one this week…
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This looks gorgeous! Such a unique dress, looks like a comfortable wear too. Work it guuurrrll!
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I cant believe you havent made this- Victory looks just your style!
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The Hazel and Roxanne remind me of maternity fashions from the 60’s and the rest are way too skimpy even on the thin models. OK they go to size 16 but what is that in the real world? I love your lining and it really jazzes up the whole look even when flying open. The sleeves look comfortable and alluring and good for occasional hot flashes. The mood effects of the rain and steam just add such a cool dimension! Who can carry of an animal head wrap as well as you?
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I really should have ironed her better- my facings are hanging out almost as much as my….well, you know.
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Just perfect on you…print and colors great…lining so you!! Absolutely very flattering. You can always go with a thinner belt or chain for another look. Great job …. very cheerful amidst this very rainy weekend
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Thank you so much! I like a good excuse for belt shopping!
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Love your wrap – the fabric is wonderful and so you – flowers and fur! Love the colour too – very vibrant. I think the way you have styled it is excellent and will help with keeping the lap flap modest.
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I think a little snap adjustment might help it stay slightly less ajar!
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Your husband may be right (but don’t tell him I said that) – you look gorgeous in all of these shots!
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Pale and steamy, thats me!
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Oh, this is gorgeous! I do think it is tres flattering. My sewing devil has been whispering in my ear to buy all of the Victory patterns too. The devil’s name is the same as my daughters.:)
~Claire
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If they all graded as easilly as this one, I would be getting the tape out!
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I’m shocked–yes shocked–at how great this looks on you! Looking at the pattern at the Victory site, I would have thought it would look like a robe on anyone larger than a size 4. Since my proportions are similar to yours, I might give this one a try. You should ask for royalties–especially given your queenly demeanor in some of the pictures.
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Oh, do make it! Lets show the designer we are a consumer group to court!
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You certainly have nailed a look that suits you and that turquoise colour is a perennial favourite. I agree a narrower, finer belt would be just perfect. I’ve had a look at these patterns and there is one which I think would be spot on for you, the Satsuki, I particularly love the flounce front v neck, the shaping through the body and skirt and of course the sleeves – its a beaut.
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I will go look at that one- I like the name already!
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That is fabulous on you. I love that print. I have that pattern too, though it hasn’t risen to the top of the queue yet. I’m happy to see that it worked so well for you!
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thank you so much- try it!
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I love this on you and the fabric is perfect! What a versatile style – I think there are so many ways you can change it up. I like the thick black belt for a more casual style. A thin brown belt or chain (as someone else mentioned above) could be a more dressy look. I haven’t tried Victory patterns yet, but maybe after I see a couple more of your makes I might.
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I’m feeling very couragous just now- watch this space!
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What spectacular fabric and dress! I’m a huge fan if Victory Patterns, even as a plus-sized gal. The potential there is pretty good.
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Your dress and skirt made me go to the site- you made this happen with your pretty versions!
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Aw shucks. Glad I can be an enabler! 🙂
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It’s beautiful, I love it!! I think maybe just a shinier, more delicate (i.e., dressier) belt would be better, since the dress is very light and flowy, but think the width is fine. I know what you mean about wrap dresses (and skirts). For me, I mostly wear them on a summer Sunday afternoon, since they do tend to open after a bit.
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I like the jedi wrap robe concept with leggings and a tank- but I’d be arrested if I wore it as a straight dress!
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You look fabulous. The colours, the mist, the umbrella; I swoon.
I think the thicker belt looks good; I’d have to see the thinner belt to be sure, but the thick gives a more cinched-in look. But then, I like the corseted look. Maybe if it where a different style of thick belt? Like an obi?
I just bought the Chloe, although I’m going to have to lengthen it a lot to make it wearable for me. I’m not super fond of the rest of the patterns, but maybe that’s just the way the models were made up — your dress is making me rethink the Nicola!
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The models haven’t sold me on them- it’s been Melizza and Oona and Dixie and Camp Runamuck that made we excited about them.
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NO more patterns…no more patterns. Stop, no, stop. You look so pretty in this and I love the ethereal look of it.
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I know I’m usually the last to pay for an Indie pattern- I’m cheap! But something about these really appealed to me.
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You look elegant, swish and fierce!
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It was the Lady macbeth pose, right?
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Great ensemble and fun read. Thanks!
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The colors are fantastic! You have great style!!!
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Aw shucks, thanks!
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Oh, I do really rather like this!! Great fabric – the colours are perfection for you. And it has just the right amount of floaty-ness! I’m calling it a win, in my view! 😉
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Yay! Thanks!
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You are such a sexy little minx in this dress!! 🙂 And I’m seriously lusting after some of that fabric, awesome color and print! I’d say go for another Victory. 🙂
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it came in purple too…..
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I’m thinkin’ the gorgeous Anouk long sleeve would look rather fetching on you. You are totally making this one work for you though.
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I have 1 cut out- it may get played with soon…
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It’s fab! I can’t wait to see what you do w/ the others! I bought one and have been sitting on it because I hate taping crap together…
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Oh the taping, aargh!
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I’ve always admired Victory patterns from afar – they are definitely much better close up. Cool fabric and a great make.
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Floral animal print, you say? I didn’t even know that existed but it is freaking awesome. It looks fabulous. I also love the double animal print with the leopard print scarf in your hair.
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You look fabulous in this! I have the pattern, but I just cannot bear piecing it all together…
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Steamy! This is fierce 😀
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I like the big belt, but perhaps you could dress it up with a fancy buckle? Or has anyone ever come up with a buckle cover idea?
Sandy in the UK
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I love a breezy dress that can be worn over tights and a tank. That’s my favorite way to dress when I really don’t feel like dressing but need to look presentable. Great fabric choice too!
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You just make me so happy when you post! Yet another hilarious post with a gorgeous outfit. Just what I needed for a Monday morning. The dress looks gorgeous on you.
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Oh you are too kind to little me!
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What a wondrous Nicola! I’ve wanted to try this pattern for a while, but my taping sheets of paper together avoidance tendencies have held me back.
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I swear I end up doing them in the order of how many pieces there are- the fewer to tape go first!
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I’ve been wanting to try Victory patterns too. I ALMOST bought them all one day one a whim but somehow was able to contain myself. I really love this dress. It looks great on you, so much so that I didn’t even notice your pores! :)>
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I think this is lovely on you!
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Very lovely. The print is so very you that I can’t imagine the designer could have had anyone else in mind when they created it.
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Oh, you make me smile!
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Gorgeous! The print is lovely.
I know what you mean about wrap dresses at work. It’s best if co-workers don’t see your bits and pieces…
But the way you paired it with leggings is perfect! Great job!
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I must need kimono training- I take too wide steps perhaps!
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I think the color is great on you! You should wear it often! I like the wide belt and I think a narrow one would look nice too. You’d have two looks with that top!
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I might have to make the blouse versuon too now- but with a camisole of course!
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Blouse versuon? Is that French? 😉 Or was that French wine you were drinking when you typed that?
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As usual, dog assisted typing wins again!
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I was trying to type a speach with a cat helping me this evening. Still picking fur out between my keys!
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What a lovely complexion you have, in any atmospheric conditions. The dress looks terrific on you, but the wrap business would drive me crazy to wear. Perhaps you could apply a strategic dachshund with velcro?
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I should just move my desk so The door doesnt face my flasher side!
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The Ava strikes me as very cute for you. Any plans to try that one?
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Chalk up another success, lovely colours, nice floatiness, perfect lining.
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Wow, thanks- I wasnt sure at first, but I really like it now!
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weel, your husband is right…you look SO pretty! The dress, the color of the dress, the style of the dress. I think wearing it makes you feel pretty! Well done!
btw, I like the look of the chunky belt.
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Oooooooh, I LOOOOOOOOOOVE this on you! The style looks great on you, and the print is FABULOUS. I love the steamy photos, too– you look like a lady gumshoe out on the case!
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Ooh! Ramona Chandler and the case of the missing leopard print!
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I love this on you! The floral animal print is FAB, and I like the belt the way it is 🙂
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Very pretty! I think it looks fantastic on you. I love the blue lining peeking out. I won this pattern in a giveaway but have yet to make it up.
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Try it, its a fun make- the sleeves are very cool!
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this is gloriously swingy fluttery perfect on you! i love those colors, miss macbeth! and i know what you mean about a narrow belt. often i’ll look at my photos and think: maaaaaaybe the belt doesn’t need to take up 1/3 of the ratio….
i’ve always wanted to buy the whole victory range. you must feel like a kid in a candy store.
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I was going for sort of a pro wrestler/corset feel!
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This is SO flattering on you!! And you are so funny!
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Oh, shucks!
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You look fabulous in this top. I just discovered these patterns and you have definitely made them even more appealing. I love your head band…your style is super sexy and cute !
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Beautiful dress, beautiful photos, beautiful you! So lovely 🙂
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Love it! And there should always be a dachshund on your lap – it is what laps are for after all 😉
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So true- they enhance any setting!
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