Calendar wise, Fall (the ultimate style season) is here. But weather wise, not so much. I'm excited to layer up, but my love of bright color combinations (inspired by the ever shining sun) is not yet ready to transition into muted neutrals and of course, black. My latest creation incorporates elements of the summer into a fall piece. Read more below:
My latest creation: a bright & oversized coat
This eye catching outerwear piece was created based off a pattern from BurdaStyle, a site that sells a wide range of great pattens (that can be downloaded and printed at home). Titled "Classic Notched Collar Coat", I made a few alterations to this intricate pattern including the addition of dart seams along the front and back panels and removal of the collar, which makes for a laid back and less formal look. I chose a lime green/yellow textured silk jacquard fabric (from none other than Mood Fabrics) which caught my eye with it's subtly detailed tonal print, that can be truly appreciated upon close examination. To keep things interesting (and bright), I added a bold and playful fabric of a similar geometric print pattern to line the inside of this oversized coat.
Overall, I managed to complete this coat periodically over the course of a week, and I look forward to sporting it during this "transitioning" fall.
