Blank Slate Marigold dress: color block

Melissa is re-releasing the Marigold dress with an extended size range over at Blank Slate Patterns!

I participated in the testing for the re-release, and I decided to go for a color block effect, making the bodice from a tone-on-tone cream stripe and the skirt from a solid blue.

The Marigold pattern has a number of sleeve options (split-sleeve, cap sleeve, and long sleeve) and can also be made as a peplum top instead of a full dress.  I also made the sash that is included with the pattern to go with my dress.

 

 

I also styled my dress with a wide black belt I had in my closet for a different look:

 

 

I think the color block look gives the dress a retro/vintage looking vibe, which I really like!