Vintage Chic – Dreams of Paris
While I have been blessed to travel throughout England, Germany, and Austria, I have yet to make it to the wonderful and romantic country of France. Someday I hope to stroll the streets of Paris, but in the meantime I wanted to share this wonderful vintage dress with you. (you can click on the pictures to get a bigger view!)
I believe it is from the 1950’s. This was the period when “teen-age” fashions really began to take on a life of their own. The wonderful tag says it all…..
And the print – just too adorable for words! Don’t you just love the Eiffel Towers?
I happened upon this treasure at one of my favorite auction haunts and was determined to make it mine. So now the question is – do I leave it as is for a display piece (size= VERY tiny), or do I remake it into a skirt that I can wear? What do you think?
That is a tough choice! If you have the perfect place to display it, do so. If not, use that fabric!
Sweetie,
I vote for altering it and making it your own! I just finished a book titled: Born Again Vintage by Bridgett Artise and Jen Karetnick and they show wonderful examples of reinventing vintage clothes. I loved it and can’t wait to try it out on some of my old favorites (that I just couldn’t bear to part with). You could display it until you find out exactly what you want to do, then you’d have the best of both! Blessings!
If you do decide to alter it, I’m sure you’ll make it even better! I think this layered skirt by Bonzie has a bit of a French flair to go with your fabric: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23086715. Have fun!
Re-make it!! That gorgeous fabric should be good for at least 3 projects or more!
And don’t forget to save that label!
What a find!!! I say use the fabric and save a bit for a display – framed, inspiration board, pinned to your dress form – you probably have many more good ideas. Then, of course, keep us posted on your decisions/creations and take lots of pictures.
Hope you are staying warm!
Blessings, Kris