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[AllaboutEve]

Cripes! thank you so much ladies for all your lovely compliments!

 

[Miss Sis]

The hat is VERY Celia Johnson, Eve, and very classy. You nailed it!

 

[Lauren]

At last a hat that fulfills my Celia Johnson fantasy turned up!

Had to stick a heart in the background to cover up my saucy Elvgren poster !!

WOW! What a stunner! I love hats.

 

[goldwyn girl]

I went to auction and fell in love with this set of Heidi Schoop ceramic figures!

I'm in love with them too

 

[Smuterella]

stunning as ever AAE - and i love the subtley censored picture in the background

 

[Lauren]

Yay!! New vintage evening gown for only $29 with free shipping
I think it needs a full length blue slip and a big blue bow for my hair.

 

[RebeccaMUA]

Yay!! New vintage evening gown for only $29 with free shipping
I think it needs a full length blue slip and a big blue bow for my hair.

You will look beautiful in it

 

[Miss 1929]

Yay!! New vintage evening gown for only $29 with free shipping
I think it needs a full length blue slip and a big blue bow for my hair.

I have a slip for you!
I will send it with the belt, hopefully I will go to the PO today.

 

[Antje]

Yay!! New vintage evening gown for only $29 with free shipping
I think it needs a full length blue slip and a big blue bow for my hair.

Omg what a lovely dress,

 

[Lauren]

WOW! Thank you, Miss 1929! That is so very sweet of you!!!
Thank you, ladies!

 

[Miss 1929]

I am searching...

WOW! Thank you, Miss 1929! That is so very sweet of you!!!
Thank you, ladies!

I think it is in the basement somewhere!

 

[goldwyn girl]

Lauren, your evening gown is fab !!

 

[vampygirl13]

Here are some things I got recently:

From Etsy:
1950's Secretary dress----should I wear a belt with this?

Another fun dress from the 50's from Etsy, thinking of shortening it or wearing a crinoline? What do you think?

And this Bettie Page dress, which is a tad too long, so taking it to my tailor! Click on link, pick not showing up for some reason!

 

[texasgirl]

I finally didn't get outbid! This seller seems to have a lot of nice dresses, so I hope this one fits!

 

[The Shirt]

Texasgirl - I LOVE that dress and was watching it too. Glad you got it - it will look darling on you.

 

[Miss 1929]

Here are some things I got recently:

From Etsy:
1950's Secretary dress----should I wear a belt with this?

Another fun dress from the 50's from Etsy, thinking of shortening it or wearing a crinoline? What do you think?

And this Bettie Page dress, which is a tad too long, so taking it to my tailor! Click on link, pick not showing up for some reason!

I think wearing a belt with the first one would ruin its lines. If it's too big, take it in and make it fit, it will be ***y. As it is, the vertical rows of buttons are slimming. Putting a belt on will make the buttons visually become two squares, not flattering.

I can't really tell what is going on with the second one, how long is it? Floor length? I also wouldn't shorten it unless it's a really impractical length - nothing worse than finding a great vintage dress that someone cut 6 inches off of. And it doesn't look 50s to me, it looks 30s by the collar, but 40s by the sleeves. Is it huge? It seems to be very gathered in by the sash. I found a swell dress the other day like that, but once I got it home and tried it on I discovered it is a maternity dress (all the fullness was on the front side) so I gave it to a pregnant friend...

 

[vampygirl13]

Sara-

The first dress fits perfect and it handmade---just has belt loops. I'm not planning on a belt right now.

The 2nd dress is also handmade---it's just long on me because I'm only 5'3". I was thinking of putting a crinoline underneath or just taking up just past my knees.

Thanks for the advice and keep it coming!

 

[Smuterella]

I adore that second dress, if you do take it up at all - I'd say to keep it on the long side, or at least do it by keeping the fabric folded in hem so you could alter it back later.

I have a couple of dresses from the early 40's that are pretty long length and I'm 5'6'' so I'm not too tiny.

I always think its a shame to alter vintage items too much. Perhaps you can show us photos of you wearing them.

i love an action shot

 

[LelaViavonie]

When i was in England.. I went to the Charity Shops and found these Beautiful coats for 3 Pounds! I was super excited!!

I cant wait to go back

 

[goldwyn girl]

vampygirl13, those are lovely, I never think to look on Etsey :eusa_doh: No belt on the first one !

texasgirl, so pretty, I'm glad you didn't get outbid

LelaViavonie, great coats and such a bargain :eusa_clap