I was ready to write an enthusiastic intro to this post, but then looking back at the patterns I selected from this March issue I'm not so convinced anymore. I know I tend to be hypercritical toward Burda, but... I don't know, let's just see.
Ok, strangely enough, this is my "coup de coeur" of the month. It's very similar to a pattern from last month (that Pauline has compared to something from the last collection of Chanel Couture), and I'm not too, too crazy about the squared neckline, but ever since this top appeared recently on Katey and Laney I'm more and more in love with this silhouette.
I'm really in love with the dramatic sleeves of this dress, but I really dislike the neckline (or lack thereof). Why does it look dramatically different on the model, though? I like it so much more in the photo!
Nice! I used to dislike bomber jackets, but after seeing a few Rigel bombers by Papercut pop up, I'm really warming up towards this style.
I have mixed feelings: on one side I like cropped blouses with a high-waisted skirt (since I wear this style 99% of the time), and the little details (such as the collar) are very cute here, but on the other, I don' know how practical this style can be (meaning: if I raise my arms, will I flash everyone?).
The skirt is quite blah, although I like the exposed darts in the back.
The skirt is quite blah, although I like the exposed darts in the back.
I can't decide if I like this blouse or if only like the photo... Those sleeves are probably very impractical, but I like how they look in a sheer, flowy fabric.
Beautiful gown! I don't have an occasion for it, and the shape would look tragic on me, but it's stunning nonetheless.
Same thing for this dress. The proportions would look tragic on my shape, but it's an extremely cute dress for ladies with a slender figure :)
Finally a couple of gorgeous dresses for the plus-size ladies. Burda very often offers boxy, dowdy looks for plus size women, but when they do it right, it's with stunning results.
Final balance... I know myself, when in doubt, I probably won't be able to restrain myself and will add this one to the collection.
What about you guys?
