Transported in Reversible KFLY Dress

Cue up the Out of Africa soundtrack. We’re going on a safari.

I don’t remember much about the plot of Out of Africa but I remember everything about how the costumes and the music made me feel. The tailored elegance and exquisite fashion filled my artistic soul. It etched in me a desire to dress just like Meryl Streep’s character and sip tea in the middle of the grass while listening to Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto on gramophone.

Katy Flynn of Seattle’s KFLY design has created a stunning, reversible dress that somehow manages to flatter every body type. The magic of it is in the fabric and Katy’s thoughtful, artistic engineering. Thanks to KFLY, all of us can feel like we just stepped out of a Meryl Streep movie.

Our Safari Begins with Fabric

Feeling elegant often begins with the fabric of a garment. My KFLY dress is made of a poly-silk blend that is whisper soft against my skin. It drapes like a dream. Somehow all the parts of me I normally worry about disappear in this dress. I feel totally me and naturally beautiful.

Next Stop: Design

Of course, worrisome parts don’t just disappear because of fabric. The real magic is in Katy’s clever design.

Katy’s design philosophy is to create styles for women of all shapes and sizes. Being a curvy gal, her initial inspiration was to design styles for ladies with curvalicious bods. Before she was done, though, that artistic engineering mind of hers crafted something that flatters all women.

I bought this dress at KFLY’s Spring Showcase earlier this month. During that event, there was a moment when I stood outside the dressing room next to a woman wearing the same style dress but she had a completely different body type. Our eyes brightened with confidence as we looked at ourselves and each other. We giggled the way people do when they’re delighted. In that moment, my fellow KFLY fan and I saw our bodies just as they were–and we liked what we saw.

It occurred to me then that this dress is the most feminist garment I have ever worn. It equals everything out and allows us to be (and maybe even love?) who we are.

That’s magic.

Let’s Make a U-Turn to the Back

I’m no fashion engineer but it seems like one of the elements that makes this style so magical is that it’s reversible. See in the photo below how it drapes in the back? Well, I can flip it around and wear the drape in the front.

Here’s how it looks worn in reverse:

For ladies with larger assets in the chest area, that drape creates room for a flattering fit. For those of us with smaller assets, the cowl gently sweeps down to create the look of a fuller bust, which for me also feels flattering.

But Wait, There’s More!

Wearing the dress with the drape in the front feels slightly dressier than the reverse. Because of that, this design is perfect for travel. It folds down into a thimble (not really, but close!) and I can dress it up or down, depending on the situation.

Since my lifestyle is more casual than fancy, I tend to wear my KFLY with the drape in the back. But notice in the picture below how I tied a knot at the knee. Katy taught me that trick. It gives the dress even more shape and makes it more playful. Imagine wearing this on a beach somewhere without the jacket or tights and with a pair of sandals.

I’m never going anywhere without my KFLY.

Last Stop?

Look, I know I’ve been gushing about this dress, but I can’t help it. It is rare for me to find something that feels so much like me. Which is why I’ll be gushing again in a couple of weeks when I share the other KFLY pieces I bought at Katy’s showcase, so buckle your seatbelt and prepare for another fashion safari. 🙂

Outfit Details

Dress by KFLY – Katy Flynn Seattle
More about Katy and her designs here.
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Leggings by HUE
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Shoes by Clarks
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Hat by Goorin Bros.
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Denim jacket by Kut from the Kloth
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Pearl necklace from my great-grandmother
Featured in another post.
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Vintage cinch belt from eBay
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