Thakoon Cotton Dress for Summer
I’m sorry, but I just cannot get enough of these Thakoon cottons from Mood Fabrics.
These are literally the BEST fabrics for summer, as far as I’m concerned.
Thakoon is my new favorite designer. If you haven’t had a chance to get your hands on his fabrics available at Mood, you’re in for a wonderful surprise —they’re so dreamy! This black-and-white Thakoon cotton I used here is super-soft and lightweight with the most beautiful drape.
Since my pattern calls for a bit of contrast, I went with this lovely purple sateen. This one is soft and lightweight with a rich color and no stretch. I really wanted to try the Thakoon cotton sateen (and now you see where I got my purple inspiration from 
), but I was hesitant to try sewing a stretch fabric with a stable fabric, especially if it meant dealing with piping and pleats in the process. I used the wrong (a.k.a. matte) side to sew the tab, the neck binding and the racerback. I used the shiny side to sew the piping, just for a little bit of added texture.
The pattern I used here is Simone, from Victory Patterns. I cut the size 2 and shortened the bodice back and shoulders by 5/8″ for my petite-ness, as well as hemmed the back of the hi-lo hem slightly shorter.
I am aware that such a loose-fitting dress isn’t the look for my shape, but when the temperature is hitting 100 degrees with 100% humidity, I forget about comfort and try to focus on staying COOL. Which this dress absolutely does the trick—while looking stylish, thanks to the amazing fabric.
However, this dress looks pretty good belted, too!
Who else is loving the Thakoon fabrics at Mood? Personally, I’m dying to get my hands on a bunch of this paisley 4-ply crepe. Be still, my heart!
Lori
July 24, 2013
Gorgeous dress, Lauren, I love your purple accents. The paisley crepe is one of my favorites, too, ever sine Meg posted her tunic on the Mood blog.
Lauren
July 24, 2013
I’m thinking maybe our next MSN challenge should involve it
ha!
Sarah Gunn
July 24, 2013
Great job using this fabric! Beautifully styled dress and I like it with and without the belt.
Lauren
July 24, 2013
Thank you! I’m surprised how much I like it without the belt; loose is not a typical style for me.
Norma
July 24, 2013
I am totally in love with that fabric. Next click, Mood!
Lauren
July 24, 2013
You & me both! Thakoon has some of the most amazinggg fabrics right now for sure!
Jenny
July 24, 2013
This dress is GORGEOUS. I LOVE it! By the way, I know it’s not your preference to wear loose dresses but it really looks great on you. You’re slim and petite ~ you’ve got the advantage for EVERYTHING looking great on you! This dress is lovely.
Lauren
July 24, 2013
Thank you! I personally don’t think I look good in everything – but how I think I look in something versus how other people see it, those can differ! I’m glad I branched out and tried a new style
Angela
July 24, 2013
I LOVE his fabrics, have several of them. They really are the best, I’m looking forward to seeing what else he designs.
Lauren
July 24, 2013
ME TOO! I’ve never been much for following designers, but lately Thakoon & Marc Jacobs are putting out some of the best stuff I’ve seen!
Erica B.
July 24, 2013
Cute dress! That fabric is great!
Lauren
July 24, 2013
Thank you!
Amanda S.
July 24, 2013
I think this looks great on you. Honestly, with the belt, there’s too much going on. That pattern is really interesting! Victory has some really awesome designs.
Lauren
July 25, 2013
You are totally right – I think this dress is particular would belt better if the main fabric was solid, and possibly even without the yoke tab. Then there would be less going on!
Meg the Grand
July 25, 2013
I am in love with your fabric choices! The purple and the Thakoon are such a marvelous combination – and you are rocking the high low hem like nodoy’s business. Well done!
Lauren
July 26, 2013
Thanks, Meg! I gotta say – I hated the hi-lo hem for so long, but I’m really loving it these days
Amy
July 26, 2013
I just love the casual chic vibe of this dress. I can’t believe I haven’t tried any of Mood’s Thakoon fabrics this summer. It’s just that every time I think I’m going to get one next month, you guys knock it out with that exact same fabric before I make my purchase! At least you guys all look great in them, so I can’t complain!
Clothinglabels4U.com
July 30, 2013
The dress is GORGEOUS! I absolutly love this