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11.12

oscar de la renta knock-off

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{knocked off the runway}

I’m in love with dresses. Expensive ones. (Actually I like most expensive things.) So when I saw that Abby at Sew Much Ado was hosting a Copycat Challenge, my fingers went straight for the toolbar and typed in “Oscar de la Renta.” 


I often browse his recent wedding collections even though I don’t need a wedding dress (I’m happily married to a keeper). But there is just so much passion in a wedding dress that can’t be found in any other piece of clothing. A “one time, best day of my life, look-like-a-million-bucks” kind of a dress always has the best details and the most intricacy. Especially if it’s couture. Oscar always fills my imagination with so. much. inspiration.  

I found this dress in his fall 2011 collection with a price tag of $3,290! (Oh yes, gasp!) I love it. I only had about a week to do it- which is perfect, I work best under pressure. So I lined up some babysitters (thanks in-laws!) and went to work (and only pulled one almost-all-nighter!)



Exaggerated ruffles, intricate ruching and luscious taffeta.

I made it in ivory instead of white so I can maybe get away with wearing it an not looking like a bride (even though ivory is totally in for brides). It is a perfect excuse for a special date night. Maybe we’ll go to the theater or a ballet or some other appropriate setting. Or maybe we’ll just go out for a fancy dinner date in May so we’ll blend in with the prom-goers. Or maybe I’ll just put it on when I feel like playing dress-up. 

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26 Comments

  1. Leslie

    11/12 at 4:58 PM

    This is STUNNING and AMAZING! wow! way to go!!!

  2. Stacy

    11/12 at 5:04 PM

    Since I didn’t get a reply about which day you wanted to switch to, I am just going to post it tomorrow. Thanks for being willing to change. Not only am I sawmped with trying to get things done for my etsy store, but my whole family got really sick yesterday. I am behind so this really helps. Thanks!

  3. Ashley

    11/12 at 5:55 PM

    Wow. SUPER impressed right now. Way to go. You should sell it on etsy for $3,290 :)

  4. Sara

    11/12 at 6:12 PM

    Oh man, LOVE! Can you do a tutorial for this?! :-)

  5. p.s.phyllis sews

    11/12 at 7:28 PM

    Fabulous work!! That dress is amazing and you’ll feel like a million bucks every time you wear it!

  6. Pudel-design

    11/12 at 8:11 PM

    That looks amazing!
    You are a talented girl;)
    I wish I could do such a beautiful dress!!!
    Please visit my blog;)

    http://pudel-design.blogspot.com/

    Lovely greetings…

  7. Mary

    11/12 at 8:19 PM

    Gorgeous! You definitely don’t look like a bride – go have a hot date in that dress! :-)

  8. Bree

    11/12 at 8:22 PM

    This is amazing, way to go!

  9. Trisha

    11/12 at 8:24 PM

    Beautiful. I love that you made this based only on a picture. Great job!

  10. rachelbarlow1

    11/12 at 8:55 PM

    Oh Kate… dr. Burnham would be proud!

  11. Beth @ Sand To Pearl

    11/13 at 2:27 AM

    That’s amazing! I need one!

  12. Preppy Pink Crocodile

    11/13 at 2:33 AM

    How fabulous are you! Amazing job!

  13. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and Dreaming

    11/13 at 2:49 AM

    This looks fabulous! My goodness – you did an amazing job – very impressive {and gorgeous!} Hope you have a wonderful weekend ~ Stephanie Lynn

  14. Michelle@Somedaycrafts

    11/13 at 4:30 AM

    ABsolutely beautiful! Amazing knock-off!

  15. Meredith

    11/13 at 6:44 AM

    OH. MY. GOSH. i can’t belive you made this! actually i can, cuz you rock at sewing. and you look amazing for just having popped out a huge baby!! love this!

  16. Meredith

    11/13 at 6:45 AM

    and i meant “believe”. not “belive”. in my amazement i typed crazy town. !!

  17. AllieMakes!

    11/14 at 5:29 AM

    Very cute! What a fabulous job!
    You should come link this up to my weekly Thursday Making It With Allie Link Party! I think it would make a Fabulous addition!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

  18. Sabr

    11/14 at 11:27 PM

    Oh my goodness! Amazing!! And I totally know what you mean, champagne taste on a beer budget :)

  19. Young and Crafty

    11/14 at 11:55 PM

    Great job! It looks a lot like the real deal. That looks like some TOUGH sewing!

    Thanks for stopping by the Free for All party!

    Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/

  20. jen @ {decor junkie}

    11/15 at 8:36 AM

    Oh. My. Gosh. That is AMAZING. Seriously! You are so talented. I am pretty sure I need this dress. Which means I need to learn how to sew better… :)

  21. di

    11/16 at 5:06 PM

    Oh my goodness!!!!! This is amazing! You did an awesome job copying this! I just don’t know what to say! lol I’d never be able to do anything like that….I’m too much of a pattern girl. Wow, what talent you have!

  22. Magen

    11/16 at 6:19 PM

    Good job! It looks beautiful :)

  23. Allison

    11/16 at 6:50 PM

    FABULOUS! Wow I don;t think I could ever take a project on like this–kudos to you! Thanks for linking up to my new party at Vintage Pollyanna! http://vintagepollyanna.blogspot.com/2010/11/tell-me-tuesday-link-party-1.html

  24. Jill

    11/16 at 9:40 PM

    Oh WoW! this dress looks fantastic! How clever you are!
    Thanks for linking to A Round Tuit.
    Hope you have a fabulous week!

    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://jembellish.blogspot.com/

  25. April from HomeHinges.com

    12/10 at 3:53 AM

    I like your version with the little sleeved top better than the original. Take that Oscar!

  26. Michelle @ Loving Every Second

    03/25 at 7:39 PM

    Awesome!!! I’m here from TGC blog hop and have been looking around your blog. Love it!!! I’m a new follower :) Hopefully I can get inspired {and brave enough} to start becoming a better seamstress!

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