Sunday, September 8, 2013

The Sunday Snag – An Evening Glow

My 1940s Day #vintage #fashion #1940s #style

Can you feel the warmth coming from my overflowing heart? I am love in this dress. Not in love, I am love. With each piece added to this outfit, I felt more tenderhearted. Very much like a gentler nature lived in these clothes before me and waited with patient breath to share a kind word or two with each new wearer. Just another reason I love vintage clothing. What delicate soul fell in love with this 70 years ago and decided that she felt like "herself" in this. 

1940s Darling #vintage #1940s #fashion #40s #style

This dainty frock is from the 1940s and she looks nearly as good as the day she went to her first home. A little faded from many long years of love, but otherwise in delightfully excellent condition given her age. I purchased this dress nearly as soon as it was listed in mid-July from Raleigh Vintage. Coincidentally, they happen to be one of my sponsors this month too!! I was overwhelming thrilled that Andi and Isaac, the owners of Raleigh Vintage, asked to sponsor my blog because I may be one of their biggest fans. I've purchased from them before in the spring and wore that dress on July 4th (see that outfit here). You couldn't ask for a nicer couple of people and to buy vintage from them is a pleasure. I'm pretty excited because ChatterBlossom, my shop, will be vending with them for the Eastern Balboa Championships coming up at the end of October. More on that in a future post! Let's get back to the dress shall we?

I was so charmed by this sweet dress when Raleigh Vintage posted a photo of it on their Facebook page. Really it was love at first sight. The pastel plaid of muted pink, white, and purplish gray was cute (as most plaids are, in my opinion), but add a ruffle neckline and dainty white lace? Of course, I would fall straight away! The lace on the front and back neckline is actually removable too! Those tiny little buttons aren't purely decorative. You can remove that lace for an entirely different look. Shoulder pads give extra perk to the wrap-around ruffle and even the oversized pocket didn't get overlooked. It too gets lace trim and a little matching button. Plus, for one of the very first times in my vintage dress buying, the matching belt wasn't lost! An unexpected and quite darling surprise was hiding inside the dress too: her original tags. Most tags have been cut out, have fallen off, or have had the label rubbed to an unreadable state. But just look at that label! She is an "Original, Jean DeLane" from the "Liberty Frock Co., Inc.". Gracing the corner is three elegantly dressed young ladies stepping out together arm-in-arm. Swoon!

My 1940s Summer Evening #vintage #fashion #40s #style #1940s
1940s Dress Tag #vintage #fashion #style #dress #liberty #1940s

I was excited to accessorize this dress as I didn't have a thing that would go with it when I bought it. I actually made this floral headband with inspiration from the dress. Now in my shop, "My Foolish Heart" is a tiny, pink velvet flower headband made from vintage 1940s millinery and set on a vintage (also 1940s) Swiss velvet ribbon in fuchsia pink. You can't see the ribbon here, as I have my hair covering it to coordinate a bit better with the dress. My ring, "Daisy Mae", also from my shop, seemed like she wanted a day out in the sunshine, so she travelled along for this outing. The purse was actually found the day we took these photos! The hubs and I were strolling through the open air flea market that morning and I saw this pretty straw basket style purse hanging from a hook above a suitcase full of old fur and gloves. It seemed perfect for all the sweet cotton summer dresses I've collected over the last few months. This is my first vintage purse! I believe it is 1960s based upon others I've seen. The leather straps are nicely worn soft and the clasp is a very pretty stamped metalwork. Quite glad I stumbled across it as we walked by! I actually picked up three purses that day, two of which I'm sure you'll see in the coming weeks. 

Vintage Fashion Styling #1940s #vintage #fashion #style #1960s

1940s dress detail #vintage #1940s #fashion #ruffle #lace

My 1940s Evening #vintage #fashion #1940s #dress #style

Outfit Details:
Dress: 1940s Plaid & Lace from Raleigh Vintage
Floral Headpiece: "My Foolish Heart" 1940s Velvet Headband, my shop ChatterBlossom
Purse: 1960s Straw & Leather Basket from local flea market
Ring: "Daisy Mae" Antique Button Ring, my shop ChatterBlossom

1940s Dress Back Detail #vintage #fashion #1940s #lace #ruffle #dress


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35 comments:

  1. Beautiful dress. And you look lovely in it.

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  2. Swooning! Such a sweet dress and definitely romantic. ~Ann
    Tarnished Royalty

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  3. Very romantic and nostalgic. Lovely pictures of you!

    XOXO,
    Meredith

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  4. That really is a sweet dress. How wonderful that it fits you so well too!

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  5. You look absolutely darling in this dress, I can see exactly why you like it so much x

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  6. Perfection! That dress was made for you...so lovely! And I love the flower hair wreath with it! You are such a darling and one of our most favorite customers and fellow vendors! :-)

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    1. Thank you so much Andi! I just love it and am happy to know and buy from you both! :-)

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  7. love your beautiful vintage take on plaid, looks so ladylike and pretty

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  8. Love the dress and especially that ring. I would never had considered that an evening gown though. :) Wow.. I love seeing all the pictures you do each week. I am eager to see what you show us next week.

    Don't forget my blog hop is live. :)

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  9. A very lovely dress and I just love the label with the vintage ladies strolling together! It amazes me when I see dresses like this with their belts as this is a rare find. Your headband is the perfect accessory and looks so lovely on you.

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  10. This is just perfect for you! :)

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  11. I just love those little buttons and the extra bit of lace, and your headband is gorgeous. I can see why you fell in love with this. I’ve never though about clothes having a previous life, but of course, they do, how nice that this dress feels full of love.

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    1. I feel, as you probably do too, that books have that "life" from the past too. Every time you see an inscription in a cover, my mind immediately starts thinking of the hands and eyes that have skimmed those pages so long ago. We are lovers of the past, you and I, and I'm so glad you visit my blog to share with me. ;-)

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  12. What a perfect outfit - swooning just a bit!

    Kate x
    Kate at Home

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  13. amazing outfit !!!
    love the photos!
    xoxo

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  14. Gorgeous!! What a unique and treasured find! The headband you made suits it so well!

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  15. perfection! wonderful photos, nice capture :)

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  16. Reminds me a bit of Dorothy's dress in Wizard of Oz... I think it's really cool you can pull this style off, cool dress! :) Danica

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    1. Haha! I'm originally from Kansas, so maybe I was channeling her a bit! ;-)

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  17. Jamie, the dress is so beautiful and you are breathtaking with it! The headband is just too nice! Have a great week, kisses! xo

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  18. Aren't vintage items just the best? I always find myself wondering who the previous owner was, and what occasion they wore the garment to. I really like the subtle plaid on this dress: it just goes to show that fashion does come full circle with time, since plaid is a huge trend for fall right now. I'd love to see the dress with the lace neckline off as well.

    Brittney

    anotherbeautifulthing.blogspot.com

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    1. Okay so weirdly, I haven't even tried it on without the lace! I know it comes off, but I just loved the lace so much I didn't even think to give it a go that way!

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  19. I can feel the love overflowing from your dainty heart. This dress has a great charme and found a deserving owner!
    Love
    Coco et La vie en rose
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  20. I think this is my favorite of your posts. You look so completely gorgeous in that dress, and the slight fading of the pastel colors is divine.

    kate-the old fashioned way

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  21. Jamie dear, this outfit quite literally took my breath away! A dress that gorgeous instantly elicits a gasp on my part, followed by a huge (happy) smile, and so much adoration for it. What an incredible piece - so sweet, feminine and classic. You've styled it marvelously and look as beautiful as a summertime sunset in it.

    ♥ Jessica

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  22. Wow you are looking soooo divine Jamie....the shots are breathtaking!!!

    Rebecca
    www.redtagchiclosangeles.com

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  23. Love this dress, there is such a romantic vibe about these photos! Gorgeous :)

    Tiffany Ima
    Style Honestly

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  24. This outfit and the photos are gorgeous! That dress is beautiful, I love the lace pockets. And the purse!

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  25. We love Victorian days. Those were very classy and elegant days and this is just perfect. Love the dress and the pictures. And you are so gorgeous. Thank you.
    Please drop by, maybe you can follow us back.
    Regards
    Patchoulii-Flog

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  26. In these photos
    you remind me of Romy Schneider
    in the movie Sissi!

    http://beautyfollower.blogspot.gr/

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    1. I had to look her up and what a fantastic compliment! She is gorgeous!

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  27. WOW SO cute pics in here:) your blog Is fab and Im now followoing.

    Check out my blog...Swedish dream house inspiration:)

    Have a great weekend dear

    LOVE Maria at inredningsvis - inredning it's, Swedish for decor :)

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  28. You are just adorable!

    Thank you for linking up with Style Sessions!

    Lauren xx
    www.stylelixir.com

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  29. I hope all of you get the chance to see this because I want to thank you all soooo much for being terrifically kind! I loved this outfit and was so happy that you did too. I really get a thrill to read your comments and very much appreciate you taking the time to do so!!!

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