Sunny said:Remember these? They arrived yesterday.
They are really beautiful. The navy is fabric, looks like fine wool gabardine. There's lint that needs brushed off and a few scuffs on the black trim. They have flat navy laces. These shoes can't have been worn more than half-a-dozen times; the black paint on the leather soles shows only slight wear. They're in the original box, WITH lid, and the original cardboard and tissue is in the toes. Amazing!
One problem. You guess it - they don't fit. Strike 2 on my navy shoes hunt.
These are 1920s or very early 1930s shoes. That's why they won't work for me, although the measurements should have been great. You can't see it in the picture, since it's taken from the side. The toe box has the classic graceful tapered point that looks pure 1920s to me. Really beautiful. I've never seen a pair in person before now, but I know that's what they are. They're size 8 1/2 AAA; I wear a 9M. My toes are just too far forward in that point to be comfortable. They're not even low, like some vintage shoes; it's just the sides that squeeze in. I'll bet they fit an 8 1/2 narrow just fine, or an 8M.
These will be going to the Classifieds, with a better couple of pictures. Oh, I hope some of you ladies can use them! They're really incredible, and I'd be tempted just to keep them if I didn't need to continue the Navy Shoe Hunt.
I have yet to post them to see if anyone here can fit in them.
Inky said:I live near the Central Coast of California and we are blessed with good, cool weather most of the year and can wear sweaters year round. Today I picked up this great hand knit Mary Maxim Hoedown Pattern (from about 1956 or 1957) sweater. Of course there is no telling when it was knit but that's okay with me. I've wanted to knit this sweater for some time and can often find the charts online for around $10-$15, but finding the time to knit it was more difficult. Now I don't have to and it was a steal!!
Here's the original pattern:
I can't wait to wear it!!
Sunny said:Remember these? They arrived yesterday.
They are really beautiful. The navy is fabric, looks like fine wool gabardine. There's lint that needs brushed off and a few scuffs on the black trim. They have flat navy laces. These shoes can't have been worn more than half-a-dozen times; the black paint on the leather soles shows only slight wear. They're in the original box, WITH lid, and the original cardboard and tissue is in the toes. Amazing!
One problem. You guess it - they don't fit. Strike 2 on my navy shoes hunt.
These are 1920s or very early 1930s shoes. That's why they won't work for me, although the measurements should have been great. You can't see it in the picture, since it's taken from the side. The toe box has the classic graceful tapered point that looks pure 1920s to me. Really beautiful. I've never seen a pair in person before now, but I know that's what they are. They're size 8 1/2 AAA; I wear a 9M. My toes are just too far forward in that point to be comfortable. They're not even low, like some vintage shoes; it's just the sides that squeeze in. I'll bet they fit an 8 1/2 narrow just fine, or an 8M.
These will be going to the Classifieds, with a better couple of pictures. Oh, I hope some of you ladies can use them! They're really incredible, and I'd be tempted just to keep them if I didn't need to continue the Navy Shoe Hunt.
Kim_B said:My black Trixie dress came today! I am so excited - I'm thinking of wearing it tomorrow if I can find a proper cardi or something to wear over it (since I have to go to work. I got a Large, which just fits - it actually zips all the way, but the section around the stomach area it a bit snug (meaning no more bon bons for Kimmy!) but I LOVE THIS DRESS!!
Mary said:
.here's a few!
artful dodgette said:been naughty lately..new job!..
the shoes were wrongly listed in the 80s section!!! bargain at 9 dollars!
this is my dream day dress. just need to take the waist in, i love the colour and print!
That's it I'm never speaking to you again lady!!
AllaboutEve said:If I'm a 36/26 kind of lady with an F to FF cup which size Trixie do you ladies think I'd fit as I'm longing for the Black one. Also is anyone sweet enough to let me know the length of the bodice please??
Darhling, please can you post a pic of you in yours, pretty please ?????? *flutters eye lashes beseechingly*
It's missing the mirror but I thought maybe I can replace it somehow. 
artful dodgette said:been naughty lately..new job!..
the shoes were wrongly listed in the 80s section!!! bargain at 9 dollars!
this is my dream day dress. just need to take the waist in, i love the colour and print!
Smuterella said:
Red_Lipstick said:Hello!
I just won this carry-all and I'm really happy
It's got a cigarette case (I don't smoke but who cares!), lipstick holder, bill clip and a compact. Now I have to learn how to put one of my lipsticks in that holder (I think I saw a thread about that).
