Out Tonight

Inspired by the women of the musical Rent, this day-to-night top looks like a plain shell under your blazer at the office. Joanne had to dress for the office as a lawyer, but she certainly knew how to have fun with Maureen after work. Come closing time, toss that blazer aside and show your true colors – whatever color that may be is up to you. Rent came out when I was in high school and had a huge affect on young, theater-geek me. My sweet 16 gift was tickets to go see the first US tour in Boston; Ive seen it at least 10 times since then. The music still provides me with hope and inspiration – including this pattern, the first in a collection.

Fitted across the bust and flowy over the waist and hips, this day-to-night shell is ready to go wherever you are. As Mimi says, Take me out tonight.

Bust sizes 34 (37, 40, 43, 46, 49, 52) inches 86.5 (94, 101.5, 109, 117, 125, 132) cm Recommended Ease: 1 to 3 inches 2.5 to 7.5 cm at bust. Model has a 39 bust and is wearing a size 40.