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Sherry Dryja of Petite Over 40 poses in her newly handmade color-blocked Burnside Bibs.

Color-Blocked Burnside Bib Overalls

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on May 31, 2021May 31, 20211 Comment

Using various scraps of viscose linen noil leftover from other projects, I pieced together a color-blocked version of the Burnside Bibs pattern from Sew House Seven.

Sherry Dryja of Petite Over 40 wearing a purple bamboo knit dress made by KFLY of Seattle. She is also wearing a long, lightweight blush-colored cardigan, silver Cole Haan Zerogrande shoes, and a small pink crossbody handbag, also by Cole Haan.

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Seattle Designer Spotlight: KFLY

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on February 6, 2023November 1, 20196 Comments

This post is not sponsored. I just love supporting my local fashion designers. It’s no secret I admire the talent of the small-batch fashion designers I find at Sassafras in Seattle. This week, I’m excited to swing the spotlight to KFLY, a brand known for its inclusive, reversible dress designs. Katy, pictured below in her …

Sherry Dryja of Petite Over 40 poses for a selfie to show the apple patch sewn onto her distressed jeans.

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Apple Patch On My Jeans

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on February 6, 2023October 13, 201914 Comments

I have an apple patch on my jeans. It’s in memory of the little girl I once was. The girl who believed new sneakers made her run faster and apple patches were the coolest ever.

Sherry Dryja of Petite Over 40 models her hand-sewn backless Bridgetown Dress paired with a cami, jeans, and flats. The dress is made from viscose linen noil she purchased from Blackbird Fabrics. She's accessorized the outfit with a silver leather Eileen Fisher obi belt and a silver necklace with a pendant made from the historic Viaduct in Seattle.

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Closet Wrangling in a Backless Dress

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on February 6, 2023September 11, 201913 Comments

With the closet thoroughly wrangled, I turn my attention to making new favorites, like the backless dress I made using Sew House 7’s Bridgetown dress pattern.

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Striped Overalls and Butterflies

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on February 6, 2023July 4, 201919 Comments

Slipping into my striped overalls fresh off the sewing machine, I steal a button-down butterfly shirt from Hubby’s closet and throw on a pair of old boots. I’m Feelin’ Good.

Sherry Dryja of Petite Over 40 poses in her #memade jumpsuit inspired by Mel Kobayashi of Bag and a Beret. The jumpsuit is a mix of patterns. On top, a sleeveless "vest" with a face graphic. On bottom, red plaid twill. She's wearing a long-sleeve cream-colored blouse from J.Crew beneath the vest. She has a black Eileen Fisher obi belt like a cummerbund around her waist and a black velvet chocker necklace at her neck. She's wearing a black bowler hat by Goorin Bros. and has a black cane. Her shoes are black vintage pointed-toe oxfords but she's removed the laces.

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MeMade MelSuit on Broadway

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on June 9, 2019June 5, 201912 Comments

Step on up and read all about the latest show to hit the stage–MeMade MelSuit on Broadway! It’s about a hand-crafted jumpsuit turned hoity toity turned high school thug. Don’t miss it!

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Girls Just Want to Have Fun (With Fashion)

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on May 27, 2019May 27, 201920 Comments

Time after time you turn to your favorite fashion bloggers for style inspiration. With each post we strive to show our true colors–sometimes wild, sometimes subdued, but almost always because we all just want to have fun. Can you guess who inspired my style for this Fab 40s Style Icons Collaboration?

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Launching from Omaha

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on May 20, 2019May 19, 20194 Comments

From Omaha, Nebraska, Petite Over 40 celebrates the high school graduation of her twin nieces and learns a little about this crossroads to everywhere.

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Dressed for Avengers!

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on May 9, 2019May 9, 20196 Comments

Breaking outta my flight suit to reveal my inner superhero as I run to join Captain Marvel, et al. for Avengers: Endgame at Seattle Cinerama.

Seattle style blogger, Petite Over 40 (Sherry Dryja) dressed ready for winter in Eddie Bauer down coat, Madewell jeans and striped sweater, Eileen Fisher boots, and a hand-knitted beanie cap from Sassafras in Seattle.

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Back in Seattle Again

by Sherry - Petite Over 40updated on March 23, 2019February 18, 20192 Comments

I’m feeling a little discombobulated after being out of town for so long. One thing is clear, though—I’m so glad to be back! Home Sweet Seattle. Posted by Intagrate Lite