15 May 2010

Emma Goes to Prom

Just recently on the blog, What Would Emma Pilsbury Wear?, there was a challenge posted.  The readers were asked to provide a Prom look for Emma - either what she would have worn to her Prom or what she would wear to chaperone a Prom.  Well, I'm pretty sure I know the answer to this all important question:

 

56 comments:

Anonymous said...

Looks amazing! You've done such a wonderful job.

KID, MD said...

Beautiful!! Totally amazing recreation. Nice work. Emma would be proud.

Fran said...

You look beautiful -- great job!

tarabu said...

That turned out beautifully!

Barbara at Cat Fur Studio said...

The colors are perfect for you. I really like the midriff treatment and the overall look of the dress.

JoanneM said...

Stunning dress and the colors are amazing!

Victoria said...

Lovely dress!

Vicki said...

The dress and you look lovely!

Stacy said...

Fantastic! You did a great job creating something inspired by a photo. And those colors are perfect for you.

Jean said...

Absolutely gorgeous! And thank you for sharing the various sewing methods you used (previous posts).

Faye Lewis said...

Magnificent! I knew it would be.

Jen said...

The dress is gorgeous, hope you had fun!!

Shelley's Garden said...

Beautiful!

Eugenia said...

Fabulous dress, so pretty and the colour combination is gorgeous. I love your accessories - the shoes and necklace complement the dress, and your hair colour, beautifully.

Summerset said...

Perfect! Everything is just right and just what Emma would wear.

Reethi said...

What a great dress!

Pam said...

I love the dress - fantastic work!!

Teddylyn said...

Lovely dress--it looks fabulous on you!

Uta said...

Beautiful! The greens suit you perfectly.

Erica Bunker said...

Just lovely!

Biba said...

This is such a beautiful dress and you look very good in it!

mermaids said...

very pretty and perfect for the event

Michelle said...

Fantastic dress! I love the two greens, gorgeous!

Jenny said...

Beautiful!

Mariela Alethia said...

Beautiful!

Ann Made Studio said...

Perfect! You look beautiful :)

Debbie Cook said...

Emma … er, I mean, Shannon -

You look amazing! Love the dress, the color, the fit, the shoes. It's all perfect.

Just because I can see your toes, I was wondering - do you match your toes to your fingernails? And what color(s) did you wear with this great dress?

Helen said...

Stunning, "Emma"

Sue said...

This is one of the best knock-offs I have seen - great job!

Marybeth said...

How beautiful! The colors are stunning on you :)))

Jackie O. Stitches said...

Beautiful!

Carol said...

It's gorgeous and the colours suit you perfectly! Thanks for showing the shoes, I was curious about what you would choose. What colour nails did you wear?

denise@thebluegardenia.com said...

You look amazing. I think Emma would approve.

Anonymous said...

Oh.my.gosh. The shape is great. But the colors... the colors!! This is just amazing. (PS - this looks so great with your hair color!)

Modiste Madness said...

You absolutely have to find somewhere to wear this. If you need a reason - celebrate creating such a beautiful garment that looks so nice on you.

Linda L said...

You look gorgeous in that dress. I love the colors, my faves actually. Really lovely dress.

Tany said...

WOW!!!! You look AMAZING!!! What a fabulous work of art!!!

Sigrid said...

Gorgeous dress.

angie.a said...

BEAUTIFUL!! (and SO emma)

Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic) said...

It is just so beau-ti-for-ous!!! Wowza girl you look good and you did a marvelous job of recreating that look!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful dress! It suits you so well.

ReaderRita said...

WOW! You win. FAB-U-LOUS !!!
Sooooo gorgeous- and great accessories choices!
Great job!

gwensews said...

That is a beautiful dress. I hope you post a photo with your date to the prom. I wonder if he will be a corsage?

Janis said...

Wow! That dress looks stunning on you. Bravo!

a little sewing said...

oh you look beautiful and the dress is just as wonderful as I knew it would be. You really delivered on this one!!

Becky said...

It turned out so well!

Lina said...

Gorgeous dress!! I like complete outfit,even the background is matching :)

cidell said...

Beautiful! You really did find the perfect fabrics. Emma would be proud!

Connie b said...

Ditto, ditto, ditto!

Sheila said...

Totally Gorgeous... love the colors.

senaSews said...

Fabulous dress and amazing work. Emma would love it!

melissa said...

omg this is FABULOUS! I love the colours!!

Kitty Couture said...

You and your dress look, and are, AMAZING!

amber said...

Just beautiful!!

Anonymous said...

You look set to go to Oscars in that dress. The fabric, and how you have handled it, is nothing short of amazing.

Laura said...

you look great in your prom dress! from here, it looks to be an exact replica of the original, except for the colors, but they style, you got "spot on"!