Vintage 1940's Style Purple Floral Dress (Butterick 5209)

A (long) while back, the McCall Pattern Company reproduced and reprinted a series of Retro Butterick patterns. One of the Retro Butterick patterns I purchased is Butterick 6582 (1960s pattern) which I used to make the Edith dress. The other pattern I purchased is Butterick 5209, a vintage 1940's style dress pattern that was first printed in 1947. I chose it because I was smitten with the classic "New Look" silhouette and the fact that the sleeveless version of the dress looks so much like the famous white dress worn by Marilyn!Unfortunately, the sleeveless version of this pattern didn't fit me so well in the bodice area and I had to make a few modifications to make it stay close to my body. I shortened the halter neck strap, added elastic along the back, and even added boob pads on the bodice front so I could wear it without a bra. Yes, the slightly plunged neckline at the back makes the wearing of a bra tricky.And... worst of all, by the time I was done with the bodice, I realised that I didn't have enough fabric to make a gathered skirt like the original pattern. I must have forgotten to plan out the cutting of fabric or I just didn't get enough fabric - I don't remember which happened. Regardless, I solved the problem by making a half circle skirt instead. I am so happy that everything turned out just fine!Now that I have worn it for the first time, I am still feeling kinda iffy about the positioning of the boob pads. I might take them off and sew them on again, this time closer to the centre. And then, I'd be looking forward to wearing it again.. and again.. and again!!! xo