I went to the first night of a 50s/60s music night on Friday (which was called Fab, hence the title of this post). It felt a little like the DJ had raided my personal music collection - there wasn't one single song that I didn't know so I had a very good time. I decided to go for the 50s side of things with my outfit, of course, and brought out a dress I haven't worn in ages.
Outfit details: 1950s dress - Salvo's; belt - gift; bracelet - Rubi Shoes; vintage stockings - Antique Market; shoes - Rubi Shoes.
I don't wear this dress much, anymore, because it's so delicate and I love it so much. Then I realised that having it sit in my wardrobe not being worn wasn't really showing it how much I love it, anyway. Poor neglected thing! It's almost the only thing I've found from a Salvo's that is older than mid-late 60s.
I also don't wear this cardigan enough.
After I took the first two photos I decided I want to wear the bow I bought from Hopelessly Devoted.
Love,
Andi B. Goode
x
P.S. Like my new header? I'm working on matching buttons (for flickr, twitter, etc.) and I've added a couple of new pages (you can see them just under my header - are they helpful, do you think?). I also need to do edit/add more blogs to the blogroll. I'm just being lazy about it.
P.S. Like my new header? I'm working on matching buttons (for flickr, twitter, etc.) and I've added a couple of new pages (you can see them just under my header - are they helpful, do you think?). I also need to do edit/add more blogs to the blogroll. I'm just being lazy about it.
Awesome dress! I feel the same way about a few dresses I have. I just can't bear the thought of not wearing them but I also don't want to wear them to work in case I rip a seam! So I just wear them to events that I know I'll only be at a few hours.
ReplyDeleteCheri: Thanks! =D Yeah, exactly. I tend to try to do the same thing. =]
ReplyDeleteLove the new banner ... very cool. There is so much I keep meaning to do with my blog too, but then my real life intrudes into my online life and I run out of time.
ReplyDeleteA great Salvation Army find ... thrifting is getting harder and harder as the polyster 70s, 80s and 90s take over.
I love that dress! Pink looks gorgeous on you, wear it more. Can't see banner yet as my internet is having a tantrum, will report back later ;)
ReplyDeleteLouise: Thank-you! =] Thrifting is SO hard. And often expensive, too. Sigh. ;]
ReplyDeleteHarbourmaster: Thanks. =D I actually wear very little pink, which is strange as it's my favourite colour. Hehe, OK. ;]
The dress is lovely, you should definitely wear it more often! You must, btw, have the best selection of vintagedresses... I like your siloutte in the banner, and it's very classy all in all.
ReplyDeleteDress devine, cardi devine - blog header perfect :-)
ReplyDeleteI ripped a great fourties dress at work of all places. Now it is safely tucked away in a corner peding repair. I think I might want to be a little more careful and seek out the golden middle between reckless wear of delicates & wardrobe arrest for all th pretties.
I love this dress, but as you say it does look delicate. I tend to do the same thing with clothes I love, by not wearing them because I love them so much.
ReplyDeleteYour cardigan is pretty too!
Rose
That dress is beautiful! I tend to keep some of my vintage pieces "saved" in the closet as well, it's a shame! I guess it's better to risk a ripped seam than leave it hanging where no one can see it. ;)
ReplyDeletecute!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your banner (how did you do it?? I am hopeless with this sort of thing). ADORE your outfit. It just suits you perfectly. The perils and pleasures of vintage loving, hey? Every time I wear one of my 30s dresses out, I feel like I am living on the edge. Example: on the evening I went to the event with the gorgeous son of former Canadian Prime Minister's son, Justin Trudeau, I did nothing but get up out of the car and then sit at a table for four hours and as I sat there my dress started to disintegrate (well, a few runs and holes magically just appeared)! When Mr. Trudeau came by , I couldn't stand up for fear the whole thing would just drop to the floor or something). I now make sure to bring a big coat in case I end up in my knickers by the end of an evening ;)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dress!!! I love the cardigan and the bow too, such a beautiful outfit!!
ReplyDeleteFrom Carys of La Ville Inconnue
You look FAB!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress and outfit! The night sounds awesome, I lvoe it when that happens (they play your records thing). And I love the bow!
ReplyDeleteoh my god, that dress is awesome. damn right you need to wear it. and your new header ROCKS. well done.
ReplyDeletePretty new header! And pretty dress. ;)
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous dress! You look amazing! I know what you mean about delicate seams though, I wore a gorgeous dress to a wedding last year and one of the seams went, I'm so sad, but it's better than just having it hanging in the wardrobe with no life!
ReplyDeleteAnd I do like your new header, it's great.
nice outfit you looks great , cute belt , and your design is pretty
ReplyDeletewow! You look so gorgeous!! love the dress ^.^
ReplyDeleteThat is a seriously gorgeous dress! It deserves to be worn as often as possible.
ReplyDeleteIt's all wonderful! Love the dress, the cardigan and the belt! You look stunning!
ReplyDeleteI have the same thought about old, fragile things I love: "Maybe I shouldn't wear them and risk destroying them". Rather foolish, to not wear my favorite-pieces =)
Amazingly well thought out! Love the sweater.
ReplyDeletevery beautiful outfit! i love that dress :)
ReplyDeleteLovely dress!
ReplyDeleteI love the cardigan with the dress! Hope you had a great time.
ReplyDeleteI love that dress! Where was this Fab night that you speak of by the way?
ReplyDeleteMolly x