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[pretty faythe]

Stopped in Goodwills Clearance store on the way home today. Only had a few minutes before closing, but managed to pick this up for........ ...... ...... .... ... . $1:eusa_clap It's a Torrid dress, black with white stripes, red piping, and pretty red floral embroadery.

 

[Kimberly]

PF, what an incredible bargain for such a pretty dress!! I love the red accents!

 

[Pink Dahlia]

Nothing too spectacular.

Just a little pin:

Plus, I just bought my first snood! Yay!

 

[Kimberly]

Pink, that pin is so cute! What's a snood. [huh]

 

[Pink Dahlia]

Oh Kimberly! It's time to get you educated!

From:
http://www.fashion-era.com/utility_clothing.htm

"There was never enough stock of anything, but women still did their best to look good and their hair was important to them. By day it was kept out of sight in a turban or knitted snood which stopped it getting caught in machinery. Generally hair still had some length as women could wash and dress their hair in ways which made them feel more feminine."

Here's a pic:

 

[Kimberly]

Thanks for the education Pink! I have always seen those in pics before but never knew what the proper name of them were.

That is going to look really cute on you! Please take pics with it on so we can see what it looks like.

 

[Pink Dahlia]

Aw thanks!

I think as a lover of hats you should get one too. I paid only $5 for mine on eBay. Yay $10 Club!

 

[Kimberly]

Pink I will definitely look out for one! I always wanted one but never knew the name for it.

Here is more stuff I picked up today.

The dress is really cute. It has a little peplum and a bow up top

An 80's does 50's dress which is all cotton and like heaven on. This is my running around doing errands on a Saturday when it's hot out dress. lol

High waisted denim capris. I am actually thinking of adding big red buttons to them up on the hip area.

And lastly Hawaiin-Miami inspired Capri's.

Total cost for all four is $23!!

 

[pretty faythe]

Ok, have been wondering for quite some time now, what is peplum?

 

[Kimberly]

It is a flounce or poof if you will that is sometimes on the waist or hips of a dress.

Kind of like this.

 

[Kimberly]

Oh and I almost forgot. An eyelet blouse to go with this super cute skirt I bought last month.

 

[Shearer]

Kimberly, that outfit is absolutely adorable!

 

[Shearer]

I bought a pair of pajamas The weather's been grey so I must have been in a loungy type of mood. They're not my size, but hopefully the pants will stay up lol

 

[Emblaze]

Thanks Daisy!

What the heck are plus fours though, I never heard of them.

These are plus fours.

 

[Lady Day]

What's a snood. [huh]

You can find EVERYTHING you ever wanted to know on snoods here.



LD

 

[BegintheBeguine]

Someday I hope to hear a girl say "What's a flip-flop?"

 

[Snookie]

These are plus fours.

Plus-fours get their name b/c they end about 4" below the knee.

Oxford Bags, a very wide pant from the 20's for men, were developed b/c Oxford students weren't allowed to wear their plus-fours to class, so they pulled on their Bags over the short pants.

Kimberly, more than you ever wanted to know, huh?

 

[Kimberly]

These are plus fours.

Thanks, I always thought they were called knickers. lol I learn so much here on a daily basis.

 

[Kimberly]

Plus-fours get their name b/c they end about 4" below the knee.

Oxford Bags, a very wide pant from the 20's for men, were developed b/c Oxford students weren't allowed to wear their plus-fours to class, so they pulled on their Bags over the short pants.

Kimberly, more than you ever wanted to know, huh?

Ha! I now have a full education on mens pants!

 

[Kimberly]

Kimberly, that outfit is absolutely adorable!

Thanks! I can only wear the skirt on my skinny days though. I think it's a 26 waist and while I can button it with no problem, it's a little snug. I have to find a good girdle before I can wear it to work or I will be very uncomfortable by lunchtime.