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[LolitaHaze]

Your patterns are lovely! I have 2 patterns for slacks... I have been meaning to make a pair, but I am afraid to try! Ah!

I love the culottes, Lauren!!!

More patterns!!

 

[decodoll]

Thanks, Lolita. I'm sure you can do it. Just try it in an inexpensive fabric first to get the fit worked out.

 

[Lauren]

I love the culottes, Lauren!!!

More patterns!!

Thanks! And your patterns are wonderful! Perfect for summer!

 

[Amber Rose]

Hi

I am pretty new to this whole scene as well as this site so I have just been buying bits and pieces as I am going along. My latest purchase was this dress

Am I going along the right lines?

 

[AtomicBlonde]

Am I going along the right lines?

I was wondering the same thing! I've spent pretty much the past 7 years of my life dedicated to studying fashions of the 1840's-1860's so I can tell whats "period" and what isnt... but when it comes to fashions of the 1930's 40's and early 50's... I find myself kinda unsure of myself... I've gotten a slightly better eye than I had when I first got into it, but I still feel like I dont know what exactly I'm looking for. I spend a lot of time looking at pictures, old magazines and whatnot... but is there a definate book or other resource that I could/should be turning to to better know what to look for in shape, material, construction techniques?

-Jess

 

[Etienne]

That dress is just gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!! I love it! What a great find!

 

[Amber Rose]

ok I really must keep off ebay for a while now, I just won this dress - it was just calling to me

 

[Etienne]

Amber, could you please pass me a tissue? I'm DROOLING!!!!!!!!!! GREAT find! (Sigh.)

 

[Amber Rose]

Aww thanks hun, I just did the conversion and I worked out I got it for $26!! I just hope I can do it justice

 

[CherryRed]

ok I really must keep off ebay for a while now, I just won this dress - it was just calling to me

WOW!! I LOVE that dress! What a great buy! I can't wait until finish loosing weight so I can shop for vintage clothes!
In the mean time I am stocking up on vintage fabric.
I just won 11yards of this vintage cotton on ebay:

 

[Lauren]

WOW!! that dress is to die for! What a stunner! Lovely find

And the fabric is Oh so cute! There's enough to make at least a couple dresses, to be sure

 

[Lauren]

Here's my latest. I've been DYING for a pair of these that fit since last spring, and hopefully these will do the trick. I bought two pairs on Ebay already that didn't fit, so hopefully this will do it. And I got them for only $35

Maybe I should show up on the QM wearing these and the riding breeches I got at an estate sale last month. What do you think? lol

 

[maisie]

Wow! Those boots are going to take a bit of time to lace-up! They're very nice though!

 

[Daisy Buchanan]

Wow, what a great dress Amber!

I just had a great weekend shopping at some small thrift stores around Boston, and got quite a few really good finds. I found these two gowns, as well as a swimsuit, hat, ff stockings, and 3 day dresses at a store that I never thought would actually have anything from the 20's or 30's. The woman also had no idea about pricing. I almost felt like I was stealing from her. I think they are from the early 20's. They are both hand made and in perfect mint condition. The navy blue dress actually has a built in corset. All the snaps and eye and hooks are in perfect conditon. I don't think it has ever been worn. From what the store owner told me they came from an estate of a very particular wonman. The black lace dress with matching bolero is also in mint condition, except for a few missing rhinestones on the strap. The lace is in great shape. Then best part is, I got such a great deal on them, and they fit like a dream. I thought about selling them on ebay, because I knew I'd make money on them, but I tried them on for one last time, and relized I can't let them go! Not one alteration is needed. This was my first really great find outside of ebay, so please pardon the excitement. I wish you could see them in person, the camera does not do it any justice.

 

[Miss Neecerie]

Because I missed my Compact Collectors Anonymous Meeting this week...

 

[Vanessa]

Woohoo, Neecerie! I'm so glad you found it. It's just lovely.

 

[Lauren]

Wow, what a great dress Amber!

I just had a great weekend shopping at some small thrift stores around Boston, and got quite a few really good finds. I found these two gowns, as well as a swimsuit, hat, ff stockings, and 3 day dresses at a store that I never thought would actually have anything from the 20's or 30's. The woman also had no idea about pricing. I almost felt like I was stealing from her. I think they are from the early 20's. They are both hand made and in perfect mint condition. The navy blue dress actually has a built in corset. All the snaps and eye and hooks are in perfect conditon. I don't think it has ever been worn. From what the store owner told me they came from an estate of a very particular wonman. The black lace dress with matching bolero is also in mint condition, except for a few missing rhinestones on the strap. The lace is in great shape. Then best part is, I got such a great deal on them, and they fit like a dream. I thought about selling them on ebay, because I knew I'd make money on them, but I tried them on for one last time, and relized I can't let them go! Not one alteration is needed. This was my first really great find outside of ebay, so please pardon the excitement. I wish you could see them in person, the camera does not do it any justice.

Daisy, your first dress is from about 1918-1919, and the evening dress is from abt 34-36. Good finds!

Neecerie, I am so glad you got it! I am jealous!

 

[humblestumble]

I always drool at everything you ladies find! So happy for you!

 

[jonniangel]

I am absolutely drooling over the Queen Mary compact, great find!


Jonni....who has a tiny little Queen Mary obsession.

 

[Vanessa]

My weekend antique mall blitz with friends. gratuitous picture taking here