Another gorgeous day here in Blighty! Today I’m wearing my giant polka dot Sorbetto with the polka dot bias trim. It’s teamed with a take on the Gertie Gathered Skirt that I made right at the start of my sewing career. It’s a raw silk or taffeta or something, off Walthamstow market. A word to the wise: Gertie’s skirt works best with lighter fabrics. Heavy cottons come out really bulky around your middle.
I recently had someone ask me advice about makes for novices. I directed them straight to Gertie’s skirt and the Sorbetto!
I’m working from home today, but am going into town for a meeting later, so I wanted to look halfway smart. And the sunshine made me ache to be in a free-flowing skirt.
You want to know when I bought that sweet little vintage, beaded handbag? When I was in Sixth Form – 25 years ago!!! Back then, I don’t think I’d even heard the word ‘vintage’ but I was still an odd teenager who liked going to antique fairs on her own to gaze at the handbags, gloves and jewellery.
I guess you find your groove, even when you don’t know what your groove is.
 
I love this Sorbetto – pure dotty perfection!
this whole outfit is made of groove.
You’ve found your groove, absolutely gorgeous outfit! Love the fact that the bag’s from your sixth form days too. X
I love this whole outfit Karen – it’s divine, right down to your peep-toe heels. Maybe the outfit for cocktails hmm? Unless you have something even more fabulous up your sorbetto sleeve?
This outfit oozes class Karen, you look so sophisticated and proper, yet fun and fancy-free. Could be my favourite of your OWOP outfits to date!!!
Looks lovely… I think I will manage to come down on Friday xxv
I will say it again, i think this Sorbetto is my favourite!! I love the dots of the fabric with the tiny bias binding dots… so satisfying!! 🙂
I am such a fan of polka dots. Looks great with your skirt, too.
I love the polka dots! Also, it is inspiring to see one pattern SO many ways!
Those giant polka dots are awesome.
Great outfit! It all just works.
You look so elegant! You’ve really got that little top pattern working to maximum advantage, and got your groove going, bigtime! And I love the pale pink belt, it is the perfect choice for that outfit.
(Thank you so much for your gorgeous comment, you really made my day!)
This outfit is lovely and you look very chic!
Yes, I agree with the the others – this is your “best” Sorbetto!
And oh so ladylike when you add the handbag. I wish I had collected things I liked when I was younger, but I didn’t have the confidence. Btter make up for it now!
Halfway smart?! Are you kidding?! Beautiful outfit!!
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Oh, it’s just lovely. Even your bracelet matched the dottiness!
Crisp and captivating. And how well you’ve matched those dots because it’s almost impossible to tell that there’s a pleat. Hats off again. (Um, could I borrow that outfit for our rowing regatta on Saturday? It’s just the right colours!)
Great outfit, you look very classy! I think the skirt looks wonderful in that fabric!
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