While I love vintage homewares and linen, I'm not that into vintage clothing. Having said that, I have the most beautiful linen coat and several silk slips, which are some of the hardest working items in my wardrobe. But, generally, there's way too much man-made fabric going on for my liking in the vintage-clothes world.
Which brings me to this dress. Lazybones in Paddington sells a few genuine vintage bits and pieces among its own vintage-inspired new clothing and bedding ranges. I picked up this dress just to take a closer look at the construction as it has the most wonderful fishtail at the back, which is pictured. I tried it on, just to see what it looked like and found it fitted like a glove. It's such a clever design that I thought surely a seam would blow if I tried to sit down, but, no, not even the slightest groan. It moved with me like a second skin.
Now, normally, I wouldn't be adding volume with sheaths of fabric to my bottom area but this dress seems to defy the rules of physics as the tail adds interest but not bulk. I know not how it works but, for $65, it was coming home with me anyway.
Now all I need to do is wait for someone to invite me to a spring garden party so that I have somewhere to wear it.
You have found yourself a gem of a dress. They must have had some amazing dressmaking skills back then. Beautiful! (as for me I am still regretting the 50's floral tea dress for $5 that I put back on the shelf over 5 years ago..came back for it the next day and it was gone of course).
ReplyDeleteIts a beautiful find. I love the picture and the way you have hung it in the sun like that.
ReplyDeleteOh I hope you do get that invitation to the garden party because your dress really does deserve to be worn. It is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is fascinating. I am peering at the picture trying to understand the cut. You will just have to create the right occasion to wear it.
ReplyDeleteI love Lazybones clothing, their take on vintage styles and patterns is so lovely. Like Tracy I am also pondering the cut, any chance you are willing to model it for us???
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