What are you wearing today??

[Adele]

I actually wore this a few days ago, but I hadn't the chance to post it until today:

It's not truly vintage, only vintage inspired, but I think it's a swell suit, nonetheless. I even had one person even come up to me and say that I reminded them of Eva Braun.

 

[Feraud]

You have hit a home run for your first post. That is an amazing piece of work you created. Welcome to the Lounge.

I actually wore this last Saturday to an afternoon tea but had to wait all week for registration to post on here!

I'm very proud of the dress as I made it from a pattern in an Australian Home Journal from 1947 and did all the beading on the bust myself!

The hat is a black beret with trimmings of feathers and brooch added.

 

[deelovely]

Adele and Kitty M... love the outfits! Beautiful!:eusa_clap :eusa_clap

 

[Vintage Betty]

Here's what I wore last night, one of the hats I purchased at the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show in NYC.

It's a 1920's cloche with beaded and rhinestone accent.
The jacket is circa 1970's Lillian Ruben styled like 1940''s with Faux persian lamb trim. It has the shoulderpads of a Football Quarterback
I wore the jacket with a white turtleneck, long black skirt, and black heeled boots.

Went to an annual Christmas party in town; they used this turn of the century coffee roaster to roast great chestnuts. In addition to feeling very appropriately dressed, I met two hat lovers with great taste who I hope will become friends.

 

[Feraud]

Great outfit as usual V.B.

 

[Antje]

Vintage Betty, I'm really in love with the great blue overcoat,

Kitty M, you look lovely and

Adele super outfit, something I would wear myself

Antje

 

[Orgetorix]

 

[CharlestonBows]

How very Ivy -- the simplicity of the combination is what makes this work; I like it.

I have to ask -- what are the trousers made from? The picture makes gives the impression of some texture, suggesting more than the basic khaki.

 

[Jerekson]

You're right - they have almost a velvety look.

 

[AlanC]

 

[CharlestonBows]

Really dig the kicks, AlanC!

 

[Baron Kurtz]

How are you finding the double buckled monk strap shoes. I've never liked them. They look too fussy/elaborate for my taste. Whereas the single buckle ones i love!

bk

 

[Jovan]

How very Ivy -- the simplicity of the combination is what makes this work; I like it.

I have to ask -- what are the trousers made from? The picture makes gives the impression of some texture, suggesting more than the basic khaki.

My first guess is moleskin.

 

[AlanC]

How are you finding the double buckled monk strap shoes. I've never liked them. They look too fussy/elaborate for my taste. Whereas the single buckle ones i love!

I like them. I usually wear them with a suit, although they also go well with sportcoats. These were made in England by Sanders & Sanders for the US company E.T. Wright. I got them NIB at a clearance price of about $50.

Of course, I've been accused of being both fussy and elaborate.

 

[Marty M.]

Me to.

My first guess is moleskin.

My first guess would also be Moleskin. My second guess would be Corduroy.
Marty Mathis

 

[Jerekson]

AlanC, it would appear your hat is turned to the right in that picture.

Very cool

 

[Orgetorix]

My trousers above are corduroy. Thanks for the compliments!

 

[AlanC]

Nice look, Orgetorix. Those trousers aren't from a company with the initials of TH are they?

Jerekson, I think you are right. A happy accident.

 

[Orgetorix]

Nice look, Orgetorix. Those trousers aren't from a company with the initials of TH are they?

Jerekson, I think you are right. A happy accident.

They are indeed, and I should give credit where credit is due. Thanks, Alan!

 

[Vintage Betty]

I actually wore this last Saturday to an afternoon tea but had to wait all week for registration to post on here!

I'm very proud of the dress as I made it from a pattern in an Australian Home Journal from 1947 and did all the beading on the bust myself!

The hat is a black beret with trimmings of feathers and brooch added.

Welcome! I've been meaning to tell you how stunning you look! Any chance of a close up on that beading and that hat? Such hard work should be seen up close.

Well done and thanks for posting!

Vintage Betty