Sunday Romper // Styled 5 Ways // Sewing For Women
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
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Happy Wednesday, friends!
I'm really excited to share my second Sunday Romper {aff link} with you today! **Don't forget, this pattern is currently on sale through June 14th for $9 (save $3)! I made two versions during testing, and while this was technically the first version I made, it ended up being finished last because of how the testing process went.
As is the purpose of testing, the pattern underwent several changes, and the first version I made had too much extra fabric. This worked in my favor, since I was able to simply trim it down and make the fit reflect the final version of the pattern!
I made this version from a ponte that was also deep in my stash. To be honest, I think it was one of the very first cuts of ponte knit I ever bought! Another change made during testing was that the recommended fabrics do NOT include ponte. The pattern is designed with a blousey drape and ponte just poofs out in a not so flattering way. However, do know that if you are dying to use it, it definitely is possible!
To alter the fit in the way it was intended, I simply took out quite a bit of width from the sides, and length from both the top and bottom. I didn't measure exactly, I just trimmed until it looked "right" and checked the fit while sewing it up. I'm absolutely in love with the outcome! There is still some excess fabric in the back, so if I decide to make another ponte version, I will do a sway back adjustment to the pattern before cutting.
I had fun playing with the stripes on this version, too! The stripes are printed vertically, so I cut the top on the grain to make sure there was enough stretch to get it on and off. Since the bottoms don't need stretch, I was able to cut the stripes horizontally for a fun effect!
Now for the real meat of this post, I wanted to show you how versatile a one-piece romper really is, and how the styling options are practically endless!!
I have 5 looks to show you, but I could have kept going and probably come up with 5 more without a real struggle!
Look #1 is SUPER simple and minimal. All I did was added my Kelly Waist Bag for some extra emphasis at the waist, and hands free practicality! This would be perfect for a day at the park with the kiddos, or a trip to the zoo, etc. The bag is roomy enough for my phone, sunglasses, and even a small snack or two for the kids. Oh, and lets not forget wipes and/or tissues. Those fit too!
Notice the contrast of the brown accessories with the black in the romper. I love the black/brown contrast, and for this look, I kept the belt, bag, and sandals all in the same warm brown tone for a cohesive affect.
Look #2 is also quite simple, but I added the "3 elements" to the look. In styling, whether in home decor, photography, or fashion, grouping things in odd numbers is visually more appealing. So if you have 3 elements to an outfit, you will automatically look more pulled together!
For this look, I chose black sandals to coordinate with the stripe in the romper, as well as the black band on the hat. Like I mentioned before, I also like the black/brown contrast, so I added in my straw circle bag. Now if I had a round BLACK bag, I would have added that in instead, but since I don't own all of my dream accessories, I made do with what I have. 😉
That being said, I think the natural tones in the bag add a lot of warmth and depth to this outfit! And I'd also love to take this little number on a stroll through a beautiful scenic city, such as Charleston, SC... One of my favorite places to visit!
Look #3 is perfect for a day where you will be in and out of the air-conditioning, or a stroll along a breezy oceanside. And while that may happen once a year or so... in reality, I'll likely just wear this to a girls' night or even a day of shopping. If that ever happens again! 😜
I threw on my favorite denim shirt, kept the black sandals, and added an over-sized summer bag to keep it looking breezy.
Notice how the shirt also brings in that 3rd element and really ties the outfit together? It's magic!
Look #4 is for a lazy Saturday chill-axing, either at home or at your favorite brunch spot!
I threw on my uber comfy and favorite Carrie Cardigan, grabbed my favorite monogrammed mug, switched out for some fresh white sandals, and voila! I'll wave from my porch couch, because that's where you'll find me from now on! 😄
I'll just take this moment and address a question I see a LOT regarding rompers. Is it annoying to go to the bathroom!? Honestly, NO. I found this pattern to be the least frustrating romper I've ever worn while needing to take bathroom breaks. I've even had the "privilege" of wearing it on a road trip and using public restrooms and it was not a problem at all!
Yes, you do need to pull it down, so there's that bit, and if that bothers you, then you may not enjoy it. But as far as worrying about it dragging on the floor (gag), it doesn't at all because of the elastic waist. Everything stays up off the floor and free of (cringe) the nasties.
Now obviously, if you layer over top, that will also have to be removed, and if you're in public you will have the added element of finding a safe place to hang it. Hopefully there is a bag hook at your disposal and you'll have no problem with that. 😊
Look #5, I decided to get a little sporty on you!
All my life, I have never been into sports, or athletic in any way! In fact, I would almost always choose indoor activities if possible unless there was a body of water involved.
Things have pretty drastically changed in the past several years! As my kids have gotten older, and it seemingly takes even more energy to keep up with them, I have learned to LOVE staying active!!
If you follow me on Instagram, you most likely know I've developed a consistent exercise routine, and that in turn has made me crave much more physical activity in my life!
I now absolutely love hiking, I'm dying for all of our kiddos to learn how to ride their bikes without training wheels so we can go on family bike rides, and I'm slowly building up an appropriate wardrobe for those activities!
This romper is both adorable and practical for those fun family outings!
So there you have my 5 looks! I hope you enjoyed this post. I really had a lot of fun putting it together, and to be honest, I could easily do another style session for early spring and fall when the weather is much cooler!
I hope you've been inspired to come up with ways to style your Sunday Romper {aff link} as well. I'd love to see your outfits!
LINKS:
- Sunday Romper - Love Notions Patterns {aff link}
- Kelly Waist Bag - Love You Sew
- Carrie Cardigan - Delia Creates
- Straw Bag - Second-hand
I've linked to similar accessories in the box below. Some of the items I'm wearing are no longer available, but since they are super classic, I was able to find very similar pieces!
