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  1. Drappa

    What's on Top - Bras, panties, garter belts, slips, & stockings

    Lina, sorry to hear that! I recently won the Harlow bra from WKD and agree that it's pointier than any of my vintage bras. Triumpf makes the Doreen bra in a white satin with a floral motif. I've had my eye on it for a while, but not sure the straps would be a problem for you depending on the cut...
  2. Drappa

    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    There is also one on Ebay US in a US sz 8 (Eur 39): http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Keds-3-Wedge-Heel-Peep-Toe-Shoes-Sneakers-White-Green-/370536461324?pt=US_Women_s_Shoes&hash=item5645b1b40c#ht_2861wt_821
  3. Drappa

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Perhaps you could pm the lovely Lauren, she's really helpful.
  4. Drappa

    The Cleaning Clothes (vintage or other) Thread

    Thanks, I will hand wash tomorrow.
  5. Drappa

    The Cleaning Clothes (vintage or other) Thread

    Thanks for the tip, it actually doesn't have a lining at all! The more woven bit you can see in Pictures 2 and 4 are the inside.
  7. Drappa

    The Cleaning Clothes (vintage or other) Thread

    I just bought a 50s wool-mohair dress, and am unsure whether I should hand wash it or try to get it dry-cleaned? I normally hand wash woollens, especially sweaters, but this is quite heavy, and am wondering if it should be treated more like a coat? Any thoughts?
  8. Drappa

    Ladies show us your best.

    You look stunning! Did you make the dress?
  9. Drappa

    Besides English, What Languages Do You Speak?

    ^I agree, Quebecois sounds nothing like French French. It always reminds me of the kind of the Pennsylvania German the Amish speak. I am fluent in German and English, and at one time was fluent in Turkish and French, but have lost a lot of both. I learned French in school for nearly ten years...
  10. Drappa

    Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage

    People have taken pictures of me before, but the normally don't show them to me, they try to do it secretly. It is very rude! Yesterday, after a walk with the dog and picking blackberries, I was covered in stains from the berries and my hair was a total mess. We went into a shop to get some...
  11. Drappa

    Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage

    I wore a dress I made to a friend's wedding yesterday with a matching half hat and my hair actually done in a wet set, which is a rare occasion for me. People came up to me all day to tell me they loved my look, two people told me they had been talking to their friends about how great I looked...
  13. Drappa

    How Much Jewelry Do You Wear?

    Daily only my wedding band and ruby engagement ring. I love jewellery, but somehow never spend money on it. My taste has changed a lot, as I was a silver only girl and now prefer gold, so my choices are limited. I have a lovely unusual pearl bracelet and necklace I got for my wedding which I...
  14. Drappa

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Salt and vinegar doesn't work on modern dyes! There are a few products quilters use like Retayne or Synthrapol. http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1981-AA.shtml http://www.pburch.net/dyeing/FAQ/synthrapol.shtml, but I have never tried either. I know many people who swear by them though. I...
  15. Drappa

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    O M G, what a stunning dress! THat's one of my favourite colour combos, and with stripes! Is it silk? Just so lovely.
  16. Drappa

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    So, so cute!
  17. Drappa

    Etiquette question

    Thank you Sheeplady!
  19. Drappa

    Etiquette question

    After a very nice message form Miss Golightly I suddenly remembered I have a red cocktail hat I've never worn, so the day is saved I believe! Thanks to Miss G :)
  20. Drappa

    Etiquette question

    Thanks Rue and C-Dot. I wrote the seller an email, but then remembered that she's on holiday, so don't even know when I will get a reply. I'm just upset that I spent most of my monthly clothing money on a hat I can't wear to this, and possibly can't wear period, since it looks so bridal. I went...
  21. Drappa

    Etiquette question

    I just need to rant for a minute... I just received my hat in the mail and am so annoyed. Instead of gold beads, as listed and as specifically requested by me, the seller used pearls! So now of course it definitely looks like a bridal headpiece, and I can't wear it at all. I even bought a gold...
  22. Drappa

    Wedding Dress Kept in Family for 127 Years

    This is amazing. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2022477/Bride-old-sorted-weds-127-year-old-dress-worn-great-great-grandmother.html#ixzz1U5n77U6p
  23. Drappa

    Terror attack in Oslo, Norway

    I can't believe all those children are actually gone. Seeing the pictures of their faces is somehow more shocking than all the other footage previously.

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