It's nearly spring,
so I thought that this design was appropriate. It's based on a black tulip, a
flower that always looks stunning. I've never seen one that is actually a true
black colour, they're always amazing shades of deep maroon or purple (hence the
colour of this nightdress.) The particular variety that inspired this design
was Queen of Night. I've grown it before and it never fails to disappoint,
always looking incredibly striking, even in my straggly garden.
This design is
intended to be worn as a nightdress. The top half particularly, mimics the
shape of the tulip, but is also loose enough that it should be comfortable to
wear as sleep and loungewear. The dress would use elastic to pull it in at the
waist and along the top of the bodice to help keep it in place. This should
also make it easy enough to put it on and take it off, as you don't want to
fiddle about with fastenings when you're still half asleep in the morning.
The skirt of the
nightdress is asymmetric, with one side longer than the other, slight poetic
license as the tulip that it's inspired by is quite neat and precise, not one
of those wild lopsided ones. The skirt wouldn't have to be asymmetric though,
as I know a lot of people who aren't fond of uneven hemlines.
I hope you liked
this design. It is part of my 'Clothing Designs Inspired by Nature' project.
For more designs check back here soon.
Nightdress
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Bronzedale Designs
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