It’s time for another Style Imitating Art entry.
The challenge art work for this round is curated by Kim of Fierce Fashion. She has picked Bouquet of Wild Flowers by Odilon Redin, a member of the 19th century French avant-garde art movement.
Odilon Redon
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My Take On This Artwork
I was inspired by the flower subject matter and colors that Redin used and the fact that it is slightly impressionistic. I noticed that the above description says “realism” but I just don’t see that, as least as compared to the Dutch Realists still-life painters of the 17th century.
My dress has an impressionistic flower motif with many of the same colors Redin used in his painting. Also, I created this Vogue pattern dress for an event that was held at a botanical garden. Even my background is full of flowers.
The fabric is a Nicole Miller design, Petal Power from Joanne’s Fabric. Three years ago, she did a limited line of designs for them. All of her designs were beautiful and I’ve have always been a bit sad that she hasn’t designed more fabric.
This 100 % polyester fabric consists of two layers: a bottom printed solid layer, and a sheer printed layer on top. As the two printed layers move against each other, they give off a somewhat three-dimensional feel. Blue was even worked into the color palette with the oranges, reds, yellows and greens, along with white and black.
This dress and it’s making was a subject of an earlier post. If you want more details of the actual pattern, sewing experience and just a lot more photos, please go to My Sew-Sew Life-New Floral Spring Dress. This dress has always been one of my favorite makes and this pattern is still in print. It must be very popular!
If you want to have some fun, check this bi-weekly challenge out. Every Monday, there is a post on the ladies’ websites announcing what art work is going to be used. You don’t have to have a blog or even an Instagram account to participate-just send your photo (if its from your blog or IG, that will be published too). Include a statement of how that work of art influenced your decisions in styling your look. There are no wrong answers and all submissions will be published the next Wednesday by the curator for that round. Check it and them out!
Daenel of Living Outside the Stacks (this weeks curator)
Kim of Fierce Fashion
Salazar of 14 Shades of Grey
That’s it for this SIA
Take care & stay creative
MeadowTree Style 
This is such a gorgeous dress, Terri. I love your description, the way the fabric is made, the pattern. I’m going to check out your previous post. You look so pretty and ladylike in this dress.
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Thanks Kim, it will always be one of my favorite dresses I’ve ever made.
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Beautiful dress and you look stunning in it!
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Thank you, it was a good sewing experience, as I remember. I did make it 2 1/2 years ago. But I think it will be a timeless piece.
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Gosh, that is such a gorgeous dress Teri!!
It fits with the SIA so well!
XOOX
Jodie
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Thanks, can’t wait until Wednesday to see what everyone chose.
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That dress is fabulous! And perfect for this challenge!
Michelle
https://mybijoulifeonline.com
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Thank you, Michelle-I thought it worked.
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What a lovely dress you made there, Terry! You look fabulous in it.
Btw. I also this the painting is more impressionistic than realistic.
Enjoy autumn!
XOXO Reni
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Thank you, It wasn’t a short project. The most fun was how I finished the lining and bottom hem of the skirt. Od course, didn’t get to go anywhere to wear it this year. XOXO Terri
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I love seeing how different but perfect each look is for the painting!
http://www.chezmireillefashiontravelmom.com
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I know, that’s what makes it so much fun. I’m so happy I discovered this challenge. I don’t know of anything quite like it.
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Beautiful dress, Terri! And the colors and print are spot on for this Style Imitating Art prompt. Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for linking with me.
Shelbee
http://www.shelbeeontheedge.com
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Thanks, Shelby- I thought it was a good solution too and was lucky I already had a post on it. Thanks for coming by and being such a good hostess.
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