I made this

It's Vogue 8409 - a Very Easy Vogue - and the pattern was a dream. The material is satin with a slight stretch, and I lined it in bright pink, which you can't see, goddammit. (First time I've made my own lining, so I was enormously pleased with myself.) I loved the pattern so much I might well make it again in black wool for work, if I can work out how to make the crossover neck slightly more modest. At the moment the dress is a bit 'Hello, these are my boobs' which is fine for special occasions but not for the office.