The process of designing a custom artful wearable fashion for my client’s son’s wedding was a collaborative and creative experience. Listening to Betty’s needs and preferences, I was able to create a unique and comfortable custom artful wearable that reflected her personal style. It was more about her style, her wishes and her comfort than what an ordinary Mother of the Bride or Groom’s ensemble that would kick butt!
In fact Betty will wear both pieces again, which is a testmament to the timeliness of my pieces.
Betty is a bad ass and we had a great time collaborating.
Timeless jacket style will be worn again and again with wardrobe choices already in her closet.
Working with Betty to create this look gave me so much joy.
Meet Betty
Betty is an avid traveler, very athletic, likes to swim with the dolphins, follow Bruce Springsteen wherever he may land and is curious about many things. She has many hobbies and is an artist in her own right. When her son announced his engagement, she was thrilled. Since she is athletic, she wanted to emphasize her good form, posture and cover her arms as she gets cold. One of the requirements was a certain color of blue. Moreover, when you are restricted, it becomes a daunting task not to mention dresses are hard to fit and a bit confining for those who like to move with grace and ease.
After much research Betty reached out to me, came to the atelier and tried on several prototypes. She asked if a full tulle skirt would be appropriate for a Mother of the Groom for a luxurious Chicago wedding venue. Of course, I said yes and we were off and running. She chose a short, cropped jacket(part of my prototypes) with a back flared detail in a specific color of blue silk shantung. For the skirt (another prototype) we worked together to determine the layers of colors of tulle to create depth and interest when she walked down the aisle. It was like layering paints on a canvas to come up with just the right mixture.
New Look, custom artful wearable
I like to think of this ensemble as a spin-off of Dior’s 1950’s design called the New Look
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My design is different as I am a firm believer in comfort first. Betty’s jacket was tailored to her figure, and skimmed her body in just the right places so when she moved the jacket moved with her. If she lifted her arms to hug her friends, the jacket moved with her. When she danced the skirt was a delight to maneuver in. It was playful and whimsical.
Problem Solving
I am in the business of helping humans with solving problems in how they want to dress. Betty had some ideas, I listened and with that we came up with the most comfortable appropriate ensemble where Betty got compliments all evening from both peers and her son’s friends.
At her son’s wedding reception, Betty was touched by an unexpected compliment in the ladies’ room. A friend of her son’s stopped her, and commented: “Betty, your outfit is stunning,” the young woman gushed. “When I get married, I want my mother to look as cool and comfortable as you.” Betty felt a warm glow of pride by this kind gesture.
It’s always nice to feel that age is not a factor when dressing for important events and still achieve comfort and style along with elegance wearing classic designs.
Reuse
I trust Betty will separate the pieces as an additional way to include them in her wardrobe. Her exuberant display when we had our fittings is apparent in the photograph below.
We believe that to reuse is an important feature to cherish pieces while keeping them out of the landfill. Its a win win situtation.
Working with Betty and others who appreciate attention to details with an artistic flaire where collaborating and having a creative experience is what we have become known for.
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