Vogue has announced their fall pattern collection
here. First impression on my initial cursory glance: me likey. Me likey a lot. Upon closer inspection I wasn't as in love with everything as I had at first thought, but there were still a significant number of patterns that I have added to my wish list. Now, granted, I tend to like fall fashions the best (coats, pants, rich colors, and fun details, yay!), so I always look forward to this time of year for patterns especially, but I think with this particular collection Vogue has put out a nice mix of styles with a little something for everyone. Let's take a look:
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V1416 - Guy Laroche pattern.
The sleeves might be a bit much, but I love the pants. |
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| Yeah... still loving the pants. |
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V1417 - A Donna Karen pattern.
Might be a bit theatrical for my taste, but it is rather dramatic. |
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| V1414 - Anne Klein. Very practical, but sort of basic. |
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V1415 - Tom and Linda Platte, part 1. I actually rather like the design of the top.
Dramatic and elegant, without being too crazy. |
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| V1415 part 2. A more wearable version of the blouse and pants. |
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V9035 - A Marcy Tilton pattern. The hem on the pants is rather intriguing,
though I find the jacket too voluminous for my taste. |
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V1410 - Mozono. It seems like complex draping techniques are the
latest trend from the major pattern companies. |
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V1407 - DKNY. I want to like this, but I don't know
that the proportions of the cross-over are the most flattering?
Am I the only one who thinks "saggy boobs"? |
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| V1408 - DKNY. This looks like a basic dress, until you see the line drawing... |
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| Ah, so many seams! |
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V1409 - Donna Karen. I am NOT a fan of the fabrics they chose,
but I am sort of on the fence about the design itself.
Might have to wait and see if anyone makes one that looks amazing and blows my mind. |
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| Another one with so many seams! |
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| V1405 - Tracy Reese. I know its just a batwing dress, but I sort of rather like it. |
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V1404 - Ralph Rucci. I always appreciate the topstitching details,
but I am not always in love with the overall style.
Such is the case with this dress - nice, but not for me. |
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V1419 - Another Ralph Rucci. I LOVE this one!
This one is going on my list for sure! |
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| Those sleeves! |
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V1406 - Rachel Comey. I actually rather like this design too!
Love the asymmetrical neckline detail. |
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V1413 - Mizono. Ok, the ruffles are a bit over the top, and yet, I really like them.
I like it, but I don't know if I would like it on me? Might be worth a try. |
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V1412 - Rebecca Taylor. This basic blouse is nice,
but I feel like I already have blouse patterns that I like better. |
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V1418 - Today's Fit by Sandra Betzina.
Not really loving this - it's ok, but perhaps a bit boxy? |
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| V1411 - These Today's Fit pants are kind of awesome though! |
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| It's easier to see the seaming on the lighter fabric... |
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| Lots of fun to be had with this pattern... |
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| V9040 - A Vogue Basic Design coat. Love all of the waist seaming... |
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| Nice variety of collars, sleeves, lengths... |
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V9029 - Vogue Easy Options. I like this blouse, but I already have so many
patterns for a button-front blouse. I just need to make a pattern that fits... |
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V9025 - A Vogue Easy Options dress. This is another one that I like,
but feel like I already have a lot of patterns that are similar. |
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V9036 - Vogue Wardrobe pattern. There might be a full wardrobe,
but for me it is all about the jacket! Love the shape of it. |
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| The dress is nice too... |
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| V9032 - Pants. These are fine, but nothing special. Nice basic pants. |
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V9037 - Very Easy Vogue. I actually really like all of the collar options with this
simple jacket pattern... |
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| V9039 - Another great jacket! Love all the seam lines, and the cool sleeves. |
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| V9024 - LOVE this dress! Love it. Especially the sleeveless version. |
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V9017 - Very Easy Vogue Custom Fit (A,B,C,D Cup Sizing).
I really like this, but I don't know if I need another basic color blocked dress.
I do like it though. Hmmm. |
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V9019 - Another basic dress that I really like!
This would be another great design for color blocking.
But, again, I don't know if I need it, though I do rather like it. |
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V9023 - Very Easy Vogue. It is fine, but I feel like
I've got a lot of similar patterns from Burda. |
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V9021 - Very Easy Vogue. Fine, but not terribly exciting.
Of course, now that I've said that, someone will make an amazing version,
sweep the blog-o-sphere, and it be everywhere. |
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| V9018 - Very Easy Vogue. Meh. |
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| V9026 - Very Easy Vogue. I do rather like this sweatshirt pattern, lots of nice options. |
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V9028 - I thought this turtle neck looked nice, until I saw the back?
Do I want to deal with a fussy zipper on my casual wear?
No, no I do not. |
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| V9033 - Elastic waist pants and boxy jacket. Meh. |
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| V9034 - This vest just looks overwhelming... |
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| V9027 - Drowning in fabric! |
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V9045 - I actually rather like this bolero/wrap pattern.
I at least want to get it to see how they do the fabric manipulations... |
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| ...I mean, the giant flowers are sort of intriguing... |
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| ...even if they are a bit much on this wrap... |
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| Love this bolero though! Very elegant. |
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V9044 - Patricia Underwood caps.
I'm sort of digging the hats. Makes me want to sing...
(Ain't it a fine life carrying the banner?) |
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| V9043 - Normally I don't care about kids clothes, but this coat is adorable! |
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| V9041 - Love the coat for the guys too. Very classy. |
I'm pretty happy with this release - there are a few must buys for me, and a lot I am considering. So, what do you all think? See anything you are drooling over? Or am I just so exhausted from pre-nationals sewing that anything not made out of spandex looks good? Feel free to discuss in the comments!
