My 40th Birthday Dress

Over the past few weeks I have been dreaming of my 40th birthday dress. I've had a whirlpool of ideas and designs swirling around and around in my mind. I've spent hours trawling the internet for inspiration, and patterns that vaguely resemble that inspiration. And finally, I think I've landed on 'the one'. 

Below is a collection of my ideas, inspiration and patterns in my stash that I can modify. I love the Michelle Mason dress below. I'm still not 100% whether I'll make it as long as this dress or chop it off above the knees. This will came down to how much fabric I have, climate and wearability. 

The Inspiration

Mason by Michelle Mason in yellow 

(photo via Net-a-Porter)

The Fabric

Butterflies on Teal

(photo via Tessuti Fabrics)

The Patterns

Bodice Front - W*tchery Chambray Playsuit

(to be traced off)

Bodice Back - Vogue 8241

Lower Skirt - Vogue 8241

 (for length)

Upper skirt - Vogue 1247

(for fit)

With only 4 1/2 weeks to the big event...I'd better get cracking!