A quickie – my new favourite dress and some sewing disappointment
Just recently I bought the most amazing 1940’s rayon crepe dress from Laurence at Lost In The 50’s – if you’ve ever seen what she wears on her blog, you’ll understand why I jump to snap up any of her hand-me-downs!
The weather has been really strange at the moment, Sydney had a massive downpour while this photo was being taken but it was still 34c/93F (that’s why the light is very odd).
This morning when I woke up there was not a cloud in the sky but the temperature was 14c/57F!
The dress is a really simple style (gathered waist, dolman sleeves and keyhole neckline) but the fabric is amazing. Can you pick what the design is?
Scarecrows!
I wore this outfit to a Balboa Workshop that was put on by the amazing Peter Flahiff while he’s here visiting Australia, and it was divine to dance in (thanks Laurence!).
Outfit detail:
Dress – Lost in the 50s
Shoes – Miss L Fire Mildred
Belt – Ebay
1940’s Sweetheart Brooch – Etsy
Bakelite Bracelets – Etsy
Siam Silver Earrings – Etsy
In other news, the Playsuit I posted about recently is a major disappointment.
While the pants-part did fit (after taking them in copious amounts) the top was un-flattering no matter how many variations I’ve tried. It’s on the reject heap for the moment.
After that disappointment I decided to throw caution to the wind and jump in with this easy* number.
Butterick B6019, Patterns by Gertie (mock-Shaheen).
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Evie
Great dress! We've had some CRAZY weather in the northern hemisphere this week, too. That's a shame about the playsuit. It's an amazing pattern! Good luck with the Gertie!
Lolita Haze
Wow! That dress! Those shoes! What a buy! You look beautiful. 🙂 Sucks that the playsuit didn't work out for you.
~Lolita
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Perlchen Noir
Wow…what an amazing outfit
xoxo Pelchen Noir
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Claire Gittins
Thats a lovely dress. It looks easy to wear. Shame about your playsuit but good luck for your new project…
Lucy
I love your dress!! I have truly never seen a more awesome design – just fabulous 🙂
Sarah
Your new dress is so pretty!
Laurence
This dress is just amazing on you!!! I'm happy to have sell it because it found a good new home!!!!
wardrobeexperience
the dress you got from laurence looks wonderful un you. great dress!!!