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[atherleisure]

For the band banquet in the spring, the kids wear formal dresses. It's basically band prom. One of my daughters found a simple dress that she liked at the store. (Bonus: It's long and black so it also works for concert black if they're not wearing their actual concert dresses.) My other daughter wanted me to make her something. I pulled out the pattern from my first formal dress when I was in high school. I raised the back a little and cut the hem short in front, per her request. I really liked the dress when I had it, and she liked her version. It may be a bit dated, but I think it's more classic lines than hopelessly out of style.





The fabric is a polyester satin from JoAnn's with an embroidered net overlay on the bodice, also from JoAnn's. I had remembered JoAnn's having a lot of special occasion fabrics, but I guess they've cut down their selection on those too.

Comments

[marianme]

The dress has a very classic look to it, but then I have an older eye as well. Satin and satin skirts are kind of in right now. Nice fit.

[atherleisure]

Thanks. I made some minor alterations to it. I was interested to see that I had to make the same above bust changes for her that I have to make for myself on princess seams.

[mala_14]

Looks beautiful! I think it is a classic look.

[atherleisure]

Thanks. I’m glad it reads as classic not old.

[totchipanda]

I agree on classic look, it works for a pre/teen and they look happy <3

Man, I never got a band prom in school, I am envious!

[atherleisure]

Neither of my girls has any interest in the real prom but a fancy dinner with all their friends from the band they want to attend.

[totchipanda]

That sounds WAY better than a real prom to me.