Micky Tan, my friend and fashion designer from Malaysia made this grey sequin and chiffon dress for me. It is a second dress she made for me. Her first creation for me was a black lace dress with strap back and I love it. She has the magic hands. If I were to acquire skills, I think a skill to be able to make beautiful clothes and dresses is probably one of the top skills I would love to gain.
I suggested design ideas and she sketched a dress based on them for me. I have gathered inspirations from Pitnerest and collected photos on my Dresses & Gowns Pinboard.
More specifically here are the ideas I have given Micky. I tried to trace back the sources, but the sources were not linked to the photos, which I do not like when it happens to Pinterest pinned photos. That was too bad. You can find these photos below on my Dresses & Gowns Pinboard. They became inspirations for my dress. Unlike these beautiful gowns, I did not use gold as it is not the color that suits my skin color. Knowing my own figure, strapless tube top is not a comfortable style for me. I would be constantly pulling up the top. If someone steps on the train of my dress, the top could slide down to my belly. It is not the scene anyone wants to see. Thus, I asked to change it to the halter top with spaghetti straps that cross on the back.
The gold temporary tattoo was from Gumtoo Tattoos.
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Micky Tan
The dress is stunning – and it looks beautiful on you! Did you wear this to the Marine Corps Ball by any chance? Such a lovely gown deserves lots of opportunities to be seen!
Thank you!! Yes, I did. I hope to be able to wear it many times, but as I turned 40 this year and this dress has a big opening on the back, I am not sure how many times I can wear it. I will try! I hope that my girls can also wear it later in their lives (proms?).
Wow! You look gorgeous in this dress..it is actually a well done job on the dress
Thank you, Mimi, for the compliment on my dress!!
That is one gorgeous dress and you look FABULOUS in it! I think you’ll be able to rock it for years to come, but what a treasure for your girls for the future. Bespoke things made just for mom are so priceless!
Belle, thank you so much for your sweet comment!! I have it hanging on my closet and I love seeing it. I agree. Bespoke things made for moms are priceless!