Have you watched "And God Created Woman"? It is absolutely one of my favorite films, not just for the fashion, but for the story. Poignant, bittersweet, and honest. I adore this film.
I went to the thrift store today, and among the Halloween costumes and gaudy eighties sequined dresses I spotted the most beautiful 1950's wedding gown peeking out at me. It has gorgeous lace sleeves that button up, with delicate lace bows embroidered onto the tulle, and a dramatic bustle back. It broke my heart to leave it there at the mercy of potential trick-or-treaters, I envisioned the things they would do to such a beauty (not knowing the true value of such a dress, both historical and financial!), and so I gathered the thousands of layers of tulle and lace into my arms and took it home with me. I now feel that it is my personal responsibility to adopt unloved vintage items such as these. I can't wait to take pictures of it, it has the teeeeensiest waist, around 22 inches or so!
Comrade Von Pussycat
My goodness that sounds exciting! I guess if the price was reasonable why not! I personally plan to have a vintage wedding dress (or two) if I get married ahahah :)
ReplyDeleteOh, I completely understand the distress you felt. I love old wedding dresses and have almost bought a few myself. It's a bit distressing at Halloween how my favourite vintage shops throw all their vintage wear in amongst the new cheap costumes. But that's commerce. I look forward to seeing the dress photos.
ReplyDeleteit would have been rude to leave it behind. I haven't seen that movie in years, I'll have to watch it sometime soon. BB looks like she has a 22" waist! For the record, my head is 24"!
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