Searching for the perfect dress suit

A review of Vogue Dress and Jacket V1435

Reviewed by Sew Atelier M on 25th October, 2022

I am a big fan of Tom and Linda Platt patterns: they are always so timeless and elegant! Unfortunately, my lifestyle right now does not demand some of their special occasion patterns. However, I still find myself looking longingly at them and saving them to my wish list.

I made this suit for a friend’s wedding, as the English weather is often so unreliable. However, the day turned out to be too hot, and so I never actually wore it! Even so, this is a timeless outfit and the dress can be worn at any time of day or night. I am sure that it will remain in my wardrobe for many years, as the dress, especially, is so easy to wear.

The dress is a classic shift or column dress with the added twist of a front side split. Lengthened, it would certainly make a great evening dress.

The jacket has a very unusual cut, and I must admit that I am still on the fence as to whether I actually like it?

It is the tapering curved hemline of the jacket that makes it so different, and yet when worn it is this element that I am still unsure about. I love the back detailing with its top stitched seam panels. It really does elevate the jacket to a more couture look.

However, it is not a versatile jacket, and would look odd worn with anything else but this dress, or something similar. If you are looking for a special occasion jacket, then this is certainly it!