Crochet squid

Here's the squid I made from Jessica Polka's nicely designed pattern. It took me a few hours. I'm really happy with the result. And even happier that my 4-year-old wanted to take it to school for show-and-tell.

Simplicity 8125

S8125 sz12-14 B34-36
Originally uploaded by sew-sewcrafter

How cute is this 'jiffy' reversible wrap dress, from 1969? Only 3 pattern pieces. But is it too cute for a woman in her early--alright, mid--40s?