I guess it comes down to finding the one element that updates a sillouette that you know suits you doesn’t it. I know that a t-shirt dress(or tunic) that is fitted at the top and A-line works best for me, and I look for variations within patterns that follow that shape. I’m very drawn to large scale prints at the moment too (gorman does them so well), but their shapes are horrible on me. I’m scouring the shops for good fabric and coming up empty handed for the most part. Printing your own is a good option!

Some assymetry is better than others, and I do agree with you – there is a lot that done for its own sake is looking very tired. I find the Tilton patterns a brilliant case in point. Their patterns are beautiful, and I’ve seen a lot of really great garments made from them when executed with artistry and restraint, but some of those I wouldn’t touch with a barge pole and can’t imagine then looking good on most people. It brings the whole side down…

That Marni Dress is heaven – have you seen the Style Arc Agnes dress pattern? It’s a similar shape. I made one last year and loved myself silly in it. I might need to make another.