My 1950's wiggle dress...

YAY! This last weekend I finished my 1950's wiggle dress...

You may remember that I used a very loose weave tweed fabric from Croft Mill.  I ended up following the advice of both Pin Queen to underline the dress and Steph from 3 Hours Past the Edge of the World to take a scrap of fabric and try out different stitches, interfacings, etc.

I'm quite happy with how it came out!

This was my first time doing a pleat in the back and I really love the feature!  I can't wait to make the jacket for this pattern.  Here's the pattern cover again so you can see what the jacket looks like:

 The dress has a side zipper and one button at the top followed by several concealed snaps.  With the fit of the dress, there is no way you could get it on without the opening in the front!

You may remember I posted the inspiration picture for this outfit of my mom in her pink suit in 1964 with her matching hat, bag and shoes:

Well, I did find a lovely black hat to wear with the dress:

  I love it! I'm really glad I stuck with this fabric as it is so soft and comfortable to wear!  With the jacket I think this will be a staple outfit.

What about you?  Have you ever made a wiggle dress?  What about a 50's/60's Jackie-O type suit?