I have a serious penchant for the 1950's. I seriously see myself, in the near future, wearing fifties-style dresses a good 3 - 4 days of the week.
So in that style, last weekend I finished this frock to wear to the Adelaide Cup Races. It was so much fun dressing up.... although a couple of blokes with a few drinks under their belts commented I looked a bit like royalty. They're just not used to seeing girls dressed nicely and not showing every inch of skin possible! All I can say is that young girls (18 - mid 20's) really don't have much of a clue as to how to dress nicely at the races. It's all about showing everything to the world and not leaving much to the imagination.
Anyhoo I digress. Sorry about the blurry shot - when I handed the camera over to Mr Silly Gilly, I had left it on a crazy setting! At least the bottom half of the dress and my shoes are in focus!
It's a bit hard to see in this photo but there are lovely big box pleats in the skirt and some gorgeous neckline details too.
9 comments:
Gorgeous!!! I love the pattern, the fabric - everything! I too adore the 50's inspired fashion
You look gorgeous! that dress is amazing. I have a bit of a love for dresses of that style too but have never been brave enough to make my own. Clever you!
Very cute! Love your shoes too
You look gorgeous, I was checking out the boobs too - a lovely picture, despite the blurryies -
Great pattern! You look gorgeous.
It's a beautiful dress! Is it from a pattern or did you design it yourself?
Its perfect for you Gilly, just beautiful !
Gilly, you look stunning!
I love the pattern, fabric and, everything. Well done, you!
Wow - you gorgeous thing!!! Very Stepford.... and those shoes are simply fabulous!
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