I guess I like military style as weel cos I like both dresses! Did you make the sleeves longer or is it just that there are two "styles" to the dress?

Yeah. I am working with the same pattern at the moment. I like it a lot.

I made the long sleeves and then realized I liked them better as 3/4 sleeves :) However, I didn't want to crop them because I wanted to wear the dress in winter as well. Instead of cropping, I fold them twice.

Girl you're fast! it looks really good! I would like a similar dress - what fabric did you use?

Hm... I don't know English translation... It is called bi-stretch over here. I guess it's mixture of polyester and lycra, because it is stretchy yet woven fabric. I wanted a form fitting dress but I was afraid that non stretchy fabric would make it hard to move in. I used the same kind of fabric for the black dress.

you look great! so formfitting and so flattering and beautifully done!

Waw! I really like these dresses. Did you have to alter at all the neckline, for me Burda patterns are always cut too deep there. I have a black knit fabric not too stretch and not too thin, I'm thinking of sewing this one for winter in Florida.

P.S. I know what you mean about the TV, I knit or crochet lately in front of it and have my share of white nights next to the sewing machine :) addiction!

I didn't alter the neckline, but I put a safety pin on the inside in order to prevent the dress from opening when I move my hands. Small hands movements don't open the dress too much, but an accident happened to me the first time I wore the dress, when I put off the coat I had worn over the dress :P. I guess small pattern alterations would solve the problem.

I guess I like military style too--great dress! And it's fabulous and very flattering on you! The wrap neckline always seems to be a problem for everybody. If it's secure, then it's too high. If it's where you want it, you are vulnerable to bra exposure... Maybe the safety pin is the simplest solution.

Very nice! It's so well made, and very flattering on you. I like it a lot. =D

Gorgeous, you look great in it! I want I want I want one too!

This dress is gorgeous and fits you very well !

I clearly remember this pattern. Honestly it didn't inspire me so much but seeing your dress I have to say that is really practical and elegant. your dress is gorgeous. You look great and elegant. Well done