Tuesday, 13 September 2011

Red, white & a dash of black - outfit post


I am a little bit in love with this particular 80's does 40's dress. It was one of the first frocks I bought from Etsy and I was worried that it might not have fitted. But, I need not have done.



From this picture, you can see that I stepped out on what must have been a sun shiney day. Which means it did not get a lot of wear this summer. But I am toying with the idea of teaming it with trusty brogues or some red mary janes for the cooler months ahead.


Or, I might just wash it and store it for next year, wherein I shall eeeep with excitement at finding it, having forgotten all about it. It makes me feel decidedly home-maker-ish. And, dare I say it, a little lady like.

For those of you who know me, when I open my mouth, all such illusions are instantly shattered, never to return. Ho hum.

Yay for Etsy and it's illusion creating dress -  for under £15 including postage.


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25 comments:

  1. Hen13 September 2011 at 12:06

    I think you were wearing this at Ewell, and mighty fine it looked too. We went to Hammersmith Vintage Fair on Sunday which was fab, if you ever fancy it.
    Hen x

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  2. LandGirl198013 September 2011 at 12:08

    Hey Hen - indeed I was! Well remembered! I shall be trading at the one in Oct :) I shall have a look at the diary for the next Hammersmith:)

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  3. Lena13 September 2011 at 12:33

    This is awesome! I'd love to see you pair it with brogues for an autumn look.

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  4. Tallulah May Vintage Socialite.13 September 2011 at 12:50

    The dress is lovely, I am sure it would look lovely with brogues for the Autumn and then maybe you could squirrel it away until next spring, to be re found and re loved.

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  5. Straight Talking Mama!13 September 2011 at 12:55

    Cute dress and I also think it would look nice with brogues for autumn as the red looks quite autumnal!

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  6. Lakota [Faith Hope and Charity Shopping]13 September 2011 at 12:57

    I think it would work very well for Autumn too, with a cardigan and some tights, it's really pretty. I can't be trusted near my computer at the moment - I bought a dress this morning before I'd even had my breakfast!

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  7. Nattie13 September 2011 at 13:37

    Dress envy.....................and hair envy too....x
    nattie x

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  8. Gemma13 September 2011 at 14:24

    You look gorgeous in this, red looks super on you x

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  9. Ivy Black13 September 2011 at 14:29

    Lovely! I reckon it would work with brogues a treat. It looks just right for autumn. Flippin' good price too. xxx

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  10. Perdita13 September 2011 at 14:32

    OOh I like it, I like it, strawbs and cream and pimms on the lawn. Lovely.

    Being a lady is overrated anyway. You don't get to drink pints or ANYTHING!

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  11. Anonymous13 September 2011 at 16:18

    Lovely such a nice dress, I'm totally obsessed with finding the perfect red handbag at the mo!! X

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  12. Katie B13 September 2011 at 18:07

    I've not had any luck on Etsy for vintage yet, but this gives me hope! Beautiful dress, those bangles look lovely with it too! x

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  13. Suzy's Vintage Attic13 September 2011 at 20:02

    Fantastic looking outfit, it looks great on you. I love brogues, yes they would look good with the dress.
    Isabelle x

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  14. Lil Vintage Me13 September 2011 at 20:04

    Wow its lovely! I'm never brave enough to buy off etsy - lucky you!

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  15. Andi B. Goode14 September 2011 at 05:33

    I love it! It's a great print. =D
    -Andi x

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  16. janiece14 September 2011 at 07:04

    LOVELY dress, looks great on you, and would be ideal in both summer and autumn guises.

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  17. Penny Dreadful14 September 2011 at 12:34

    Luvverly. You could def wear with mary janes and a red or grey blazer for autumn. Ooh and a beret! xx

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  18. Retro Chick14 September 2011 at 17:20

    Yes, red and brown would be lovely. You need a little red hat to wear with it!

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  19. LandGirl198014 September 2011 at 20:37

    Thanks chickas! It shall remain in the wardrobe of wearables for a little while longer then :)

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  20. The Vintage Knitter15 September 2011 at 07:52

    I love that print, its so vintage in style and your belt and shoes make the perfect match.

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  21. Anonymous15 September 2011 at 20:14

    Beautiful dress on a beautiful girl, love it. Would be fab with some red mary janes :)

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  22. Meena Dhuga17 September 2011 at 11:35

    so cute :)

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    Meena ♥

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  23. Charlotte19 September 2011 at 19:30

    Love this dress but am actually completely in love with your shoes! Where are they from? You look lovely - Lottie -x-

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