What are you wearing today??

[JennyLou]

Oh Darhling, you always looks so wonderful and I'm so glad you take the time to share your style with us. I can't wait to see a picture of you in that blue dress, it's so beautiful.

 

[jsands]

That dress IS gorgeous. Did you purchase it on ebay? I remember, vaguely, seeing it (or one like it) before...

 

[HadleyH]

"Oh Good Gracious! I thought I had stubbled into the "Powder Room" by mistake!, dammed attractive Lampshade, and hunting Print"

lol lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

 

[Darhling]

This little story goes to show how the young can effect the older!

I have been dressing vintagey for about 3 years I think? And my dad, who is in his mid sixties, told me the other day that I had inspired him to dress a bit more sharply and apparently went out and bought a few borsalino hats that will go well with his nice overcoats and a nice scarf! I am so thrilled!

Anyway, I wish I had pictures of his 'new' look to post here, to show how handsome he looks.

 

[kymeratale]

The sheer blouse look is pretty, but it would need a cami or tank style top underneath it. You can go with a nude colour cami to keep up the sheer illusion, or go for a bright colour that will pop through the sheerness. Pair it up with a nice blazer for a conservative yet flirty look. A nice sliky cami that skims the body means that this blouse can be worn by us less than toned ladies out there.

You might see this look in the picture (sheer blouse with just a bra under it) on a early 20-something club hopper on a Saturday night. Any other context and it is just slutty looking.

One should be careful about getting something like this for someone else. My husband went through a phase years ago of getting me things he thought were hot. Problem was, they didn't match my style or personality at all. For the most part, they didn't get worn. If your lady love is fond of the very feminine, ruffles, bows, etc. then she may like it. Many women I know would consider it just too frou-frou.

 

[kymeratale]

My fencing outfit!! Picture from the New Sheridan Club photostream

I love this picture.. I actually think it is the beginning of a lunge there!!

Darhlling, can I enumerate the various ways in which you are hot in this pic?
That top does marvelous things for your *assests*. Hair is fab. The glasses just perched and sniffter in your hand say, "Well, lets give this silly little fencing thing a go, shall we?" Plus two fencing ladies helping each other out.
Yes, female, hetero me thinks this picture needs a fire extinguisher nearby.

 

[BinkieBaumont]

"I'm not crazy about the idea of a woman who has been drinking, carrying a weapon, no mater how "Frocked up" imagine the uproar if a chap was photographed toting a gun with a can of "Bud" in his hand

 

[RobStC]

Mr. K. A. O'Hara and I must have been of the same stature as this bespoke vintage blazer from a Japanese tailor fits as though it were "Specially Made for" me.

Very nice and gently/tastefully 'striking' outfit, HPG, that really works well with your general persona. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Good stuff!

Rob St.C

 

[Dr Doran]

This little story goes to show how the young can effect the older!

I have been dressing vintagey for about 3 years I think? And my dad, who is in his mid sixties, told me the other day that I had inspired him to dress a bit more sharply and apparently went out and bought a few borsalino hats that will go well with his nice overcoats and a nice scarf! I am so thrilled!

Anyway, I wish I had pictures of his 'new' look to post here, to show how handsome he looks.

Good job, Dahrling. I've influenced my father also, but not in the realm of personal visual aesthetics. More in politics and religion. Let's see pics when you can.

 

[Darhling]

That dress IS gorgeous. Did you purchase it on ebay? I remember, vaguely, seeing it (or one like it) before...

Yes on ebay! It should be easy to find (it's a UK seller). Let me know if you need the sellers name, it can be made to measure too.

JennyLou, thank you sweetheart, you are always so kind!

Binkie - To each their own, people will think of me what they want. But please do not compare the fine weapon of the foil to a gun, nor a glass of sauvignon blanc to a can of .."bud"! That, sir, is a crime!

Doran - It is a great feeling! My parents still live in Denmark, but I do hope they will come back to London soon and he will bring his new hats. Me on his arm will make a great picture for a frame I think.

 

[Darhling]

Darhlling, can I enumerate the various ways in which you are hot in this pic?
That top does marvelous things for your *assests*. Hair is fab. The glasses just perched and sniffter in your hand say, "Well, lets give this silly little fencing thing a go, shall we?" Plus two fencing ladies helping each other out.
Yes, female, hetero me thinks this picture needs a fire extinguisher nearby.

That was exactly how I felt! And yes, there was an entire fire brigade waiting just behind the photographer

 

[Hamilton_Honey]

Dahrling, you are just a doll - and a card! I'm drinking some ice water right now to cool off

Here's little me at my Library job today. No glasses, though. Ralph Lauren silk shirt with ruffles and puff sleeves, rayon gabardine skirt I made from 1940's pattern, late 30's / early 40's mesh and leather peeptoe oxfords and modern stockings, because I don't want to ruin my vintage ones at work. Oh, and my favorite vintage watch so I can give people the 15 minute warning for computers!

Yep, I sure do *not* fit in in this town, but I like it that way

 

[Darhling]

Dahrling, you are just a doll - and a card! I'm drinking some ice water right now to cool off

Here's little me at my Library job today. No glasses, though. Ralph Lauren silk shirt with ruffles and puff sleeves, rayon gabardine skirt I made from 1940's pattern, late 30's / early 40's mesh and leather peeptoe oxfords and modern stockings, because I don't want to ruin my vintage ones at work. Oh, and my favorite vintage watch so I can give people the 15 minute warning for computers!

Yep, I sure do *not* fit in in this town, but I like it that way

I think you look fantastic and trés chic! Your looks so cute too, do you curl it or is it naturally that way?

 

[Hamilton_Honey]

I think you look fantastic and trés chic! Your looks so cute too, do you curl it or is it naturally that way?

Thank you, Sweetie! I curled it - hot rollers today with a more 30's kid of feel I feel like it came out nicely.

*goes around thinking how chic she is for the rest of the day....*

 

[Tomasso]

Would anyone actually wear a blouse like this out in public?

I see it all the time, but usually in black. It's standard clubwear in Miami Beach.

 

[HarpPlayerGene]

Very nice and gently/tastefully 'striking' outfit, HPG, that really works well with your general persona. :eusa_clap :eusa_clap Good stuff!

Rob St.C

Thank you very much, Rob. Made my day!

 

[chanteuseCarey]

BB, you did stumble into the PR.

"Oh Good Gracious! I thought I had stubbled into the "Powder Room" by mistake!, dammed attractive Lampshade, and hunting Print"

 

[chanteuseCarey]

Really, in MB? It looks very early Madonna...:eusa_doh:

I see it all the time, but usually in black. It's standard clubwear in Miami Beach.

 

[JennyLou]

Hamilton Honey- I love your outfit! The whole look is great!

 

[thunderw21]

Had this suit for 2 years, wore it for the first time today. A lot of positive comments about it!

Originally from "Frankel's" in Des Moines, Iowa. Early '40s.