Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Tattered and Torn Beauty



I bought this pretty little dress off Ebay not long ago. Even though I knew that it needed work and had quite a bit of fading I couldn't resist it! It's from the late 1930's to early 1940's. I'm thinking it's homemade, due to the fact that it has no side zipper or buttons. I gotta tell ya this dress is not easy to put on at all because of that! Once it's on though it fits me perfectly! I have yet to clean it because I'm so afraid it'll shrink...so off to the dry cleaners it must go. I just had to share it with you first!

I hope all of you are well! I've been doing lots of sewing the past couple of weeks. In the next few days I'll have some pictures of the dress I just finished! Until then take care! :o)
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24 comments:

  1. esme and the lanewayApril 28, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Oh it is absolutely perfect! Stunning! I can't wait to see it cleaned and out and about on you!

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  2. JitterbugdollApril 28, 2010 at 3:17 PM

    It's beautiful--I can see why you love it!

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  3. Starr CrowApril 28, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    look at the detail on those sleeves, my goodness! i don't think i could've let it go either.

    And btw, your comment the other day about the possibility of your quirks scaring me away: not possible! i think your quirks are adorable and they make me all the more excited to meet you. i have a feeling we're going to be two silly girls when we finally do get together!

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  4. JenniApril 28, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    This dress is beautiful. Can't wait to see it on!

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  5. A Whimsical Girl Named DebbieApril 28, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    I can't way to see that dress! I know it will be darling! Wish I could sew! Have a lovely week, sweetie!

    http://girlwhimsy.blogspot.com
    http://closetfullofgoodies.blogspot.com

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  6. LexieApril 28, 2010 at 4:46 PM

    that dress is gorgeous! the color is so nice. i hope no harm is done to it at the dry cleaners!

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  7. AnonymousApril 28, 2010 at 4:53 PM

    Such a sweet dress! I hope the dry cleaners take good care of it for you :)

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  8. melina beeApril 28, 2010 at 5:38 PM

    so pretty! I imagine the bust area to be extremely flattering (sorry, I'm small busted and therefore obsess over this area). The color is dreamy too, although I really can not stand putting on/off slim fitting dresses without closures! I'm sure I'd have ripped it in half by now.
    melina bee

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  9. AnonymousApril 28, 2010 at 7:06 PM

    The colour of the dress is amazing. Simply stunning. I look forward to seeing it on you :)

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  10. anniApril 28, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    beautiful dress <3

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  11. ImeldaApril 29, 2010 at 2:50 AM

    That dress is so beautiful!

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  12. Casey MauraApril 29, 2010 at 5:00 AM

    It's gorgeous! I love all the detailing... the 30s was such a fantastic era for some really swanky details. Can't wait to see what you've been stitching!!!

    ♥ Casey
    blog | elegantmusings.com

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  13. AnonymousApril 29, 2010 at 6:17 AM

    Can't wait to see it on!

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  14. Tess, That'll DoApril 29, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    It's lovely! I think that the best dresses are always a little flawed. It gives them character and makes me feel not so bad about wearing them.

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  15. LeireApril 29, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    I'm sure it'll look great on you! :)

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  16. rachel red lipsApril 29, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    yessss! i can't wait to see what you've been working on :)

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  17. vinny and vernelleApril 29, 2010 at 9:11 AM

    can't wait to see what you've been doing! this dress is amazing

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  18. reckless daughterApril 29, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    so beautiful. it's a shame it's difficult to get on but beauty is sometimes a process! :)

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  19. MyyApril 29, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    The buttons and the sleeves!!! What a perfect dress!

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  20. PrettyDamnCuteApril 29, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    gorgeous! great color.

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  21. JessApril 30, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    Gorgeous. I'm always hesitant to buy dresses off eBay in fear that it won't fit. I'm glad this one fits you perfectly :)

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  22. Miss AntiqueApril 30, 2010 at 6:28 AM

    pretty as you!

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  23. Glamour-Och-FläskpannkakaMay 1, 2010 at 5:54 AM

    a lovely dress!

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  24. MarieBayAreaMay 1, 2010 at 11:17 PM

    now all we need is another smart photo of you wearing this pretty little frock.

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Thank you ever so much for your comments! They mean so much to me. xo