Warlene Rene Styling Tips: Bleached Sheer Linen Dress Four Ways
Dress made with FS Bleached Sheer Open Weave Linen
A good dress is a must in my closet. I absolutely love how dynamic dresses are and I must admit I had so much fun draping this beauty. It was my first time working with this type of sheer linen. I found it very easy to create and sew with. Also, it is so beautiful!
Needless to say, options are limitless for this dress. I actually created dozens of different looks in the mirror at home so here are some I would love to share with you.
Dress made with FS Bleached Sheer Open Weave Linen
Dress made with FS Bleached Sheer Open Weave Linen
Denim tones the drama down a bit for this dress. Gives it a lighter feel. Sometimes you are just in the mood to be semi-dressy and pairing pants with dresses is a perfect way.
Dress made with FS Bleached Sheer Open Weave Linen
I designed this dress to be more of a layering piece which I have to build on. Since it is sheer I only wanted to line the bodice to keep it sweet, with just a bare hint of what’s beneath as a gesture.
Dress made with FS Bleached Sheer Open Weave Linen
White trousers instantly lift this look to a polished and sleek level, perfect for a formal event. All white attire can seem very intimidating, however, it is very fitting for special occasions and a great way to stand out.
Dress made with FS Bleached Sheer Open Weave Linen
I also recently took this piece out with me on a trip to Miami, Florida for a lunch date with friends. It paired perfectly with these vintage trousers and bodysuit. What I love about this look is how versatile it is. I could have easily transitioned from lunch to dinner, transitioning easily from casual to formal. Dresses are truly dynamic and add much personality.
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Warlene Rene
Warlene Rene has been working in design field for 20 years. She majored in fashion design and for the next decade went on to be an alterations specialist at a bridal salon. Whilst working at the salon, Warlene acquired a plethora of skills from making custom bridal pieces to pattern making. Warlene's favorite way to create garments is by draping. At present she runs a small business servicing bridal and curates a fashion blog.Leave a comment
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14 Comments
Lora Dalton
Everything you make looks amazing on you! I’d love to be able to purchase this pattern! I could never pull it off as well as you do, but at least I could dream!
Amy Smith
Amazing!
Arnett Dyke
Soooooo beautiful, as are all your designs! Where can we get your patterns?
Julie Wells
Warlene, you are truly fabulous! As a beginner sewer that has just discovered the joys of linen, I really look forward to each of your posts – keep up the great work – Thank you!!
Julia Bowling
Love the way you’re making one dress’s look so versatile and I’ve always loved the drama of a big poufed sleeve with long ruffle. Thank you for sharing!
Wilma Ballard
Arlene you do such exquisite work. From time to time I run into you on one site or another and I am always overcome with your greatness, your singularity of work, your fashions are breathtaking and I in a good way, envy you so much. I am 74 yrs old with lots of responsibility and very little me time, but I still adore prettiness and beauty. Thanks for sharing your prettiness and lovely work with us all, it certainly made my day.
Wilma
Susan Donze
I so lust for those SLEEVES! And you can carry them off. Not exactly the best look for 68 year old me, but my young inner self? YES. So YES. Great great looks all around and well done!
Sandra Kirkland
Yes, indeed! Warlene’s designs are gorgeous. And if you love the look, you should go for it. Regardless of age, when you feel beautiful, you look beautiful!
Linda Kriss
This dress is SO romantic. Another beautiful jaw-dropper.
Patricia Saab
Warlene, WOW, another gorgeous design and modeled so beautifully! Thank you for sharing your expertise and inspiring creations!
Jerilyn Winstead
LOVE LOVE LOVE!
Martha F Davis
Love it. Absolutely beautiful. Great job.
Corinne Skulmoski
Warlene – how haute couture of you! You look fabulous in this beautiful piece. Well done, love this.
Debbie Weekes
Oh my I. Love love love this dresd. Does she have a pattern!?