This is my "new" favorite outfit, with new in quotes because the dress is vintage and the sweater has been reworked. I am very happy with the way this turned out!
The dress has the original Ladies Garmet Workers label inside.
I must tell you - I don't believe clothes are made to this level of quality anymore. Look at the finishing for the edge. And, the pockets and zipper facing are both lined in the contrasting fabric. The construction of this piece is a thing to admire (and learn from!).
The DH calls this my June Cleaver look. That works for me, as I describe my style as classic with an edge. I like the length of the skirt, just below my kneee. It's good and swishy when I walk.
More on the sweather in a separate post.
Roxyred found this on one of her many vintage/thrifting excursions! Thank you! I love it!
*Photo shoot by the DH. It's so fun being his star!
It looks great on you. I really like the style of the dress with its contrast trim and front zipper. You are right about the quality construction of older garments.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing how you reworked the sweater.
Very stylish & you look like a lttle girl who's just been given a new party dress!
ReplyDeleteYou look great in this outfit! And, you are certainly right, they don't make things like they used to!!
ReplyDeleteI love your outfit. I really like vintage clothing. I've seen a pattern similar to your dress but I can't remember where. Probably one of the vintage reprints by Vogue or Simplicity.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! And so you!
ReplyDeleteNice photography. And you are right. Clothing quality is really poor these days. It's a "Disposable World", unfortunately.
ReplyDeleteWow, a hem with real hem tape and what wonderful details. You look absolutely fabulous in that outfit. Don't you just love swishy skirts?!
ReplyDeleteI remember when I made my first suit and made bound buttonholes and bound seams. It was very detailed and I felt so elegant and smartly dressed when I wore it.
What other treasures do you have in your closet?
Love the dress. Love the workmanship and it looks great on you, you star!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! And I agree - just below the knee is the perfect length!
ReplyDeleteCute dress and sweater. Yes, construction has certainly gone down hill with moving it all off shore and asking for cheaper and cheaper production by the apparel companies. Having worked in that business I can certainly see it.
ReplyDeleteOh, I do LOVE this outfit, and yes, it's an updated June Cleaver look! I also think you are right about the finishing techniques, too. Today we just hope it's sewn straight and that's about it.
ReplyDelete(Tell your DH he did a mighty fine job on the photos!)
A beautiful outfit! I love the dress --- it reminds me of a favorite of mine way back in the --- errrr --- 70's. Have I dated it correctly?
ReplyDeleteDresses are not made nearly the same as they were then. Even home sewers use techniques that would make my garment construction professors cringe! :D
LaTeaDah
That dress style is a timeless classic! Looks great on you!
ReplyDeleteI like clothes that move.
You look beautiful in the red sweater.
ReplyDeleteI say you start out a new fashion! :)
ReplyDeleteNice dress!
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