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| Gettin' all boho |
When it comes to retro fashion inspiration, I'm usually a 1950s kinda gal. I love the classic silhouette of a full-skirt and a nipped-in waist - I find it super flattering and feminine and all-around pretty.
Still - I have to say that I'm totally enamored with all of the boho-inspired 1970s fashion I'm seeing right now. Case in point: this flowy, comfy Roscoe blouse from True Bias patterns. This shirt is a like a gateway drug into 70s style...I'm now seriously in danger of getting into the really hard stuff (I'm looking at you, Birkin Flares...)
For my Roscoe, I chose a super-wearable black polka dot print that tempers the dramatic shape. The fabric is a poly crepe with a bit of texture that will stand up to a drooly baby and toddler peanut-butter hands (AKA, my life).
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| Can't go wrong with polka dots |
Constriction-wise, I cut a size smaller than my measurements called for and shortened the neckline slit a bit to minimize the cleavage factor. It came together well, though I found the neckline and armhole binding to be trickier than anticipated. I had to unpick and re-sew in a couple places, and I still wouldn't want anyone to take too close a look at my seams. But, thankfully, this fabric and style are super forgiving to a little less-than-perfect stitching in the ditch.
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| Examining my slightly wonky binding |
All in all, I'm super pleased with this make! This blouse is so easy to throw on when I want to look semi-cute and put-together to schlep kids around or actually do adulty things. I'm toying with the idea of another Roscoe for spring in a floral print. I just need another tiny boho fix... :)
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