Wednesday, June 15

1940s maxi dress



'Nother maxi dress. This time 1940s, well, maybe late 1930s...though fitted through the waist it still looks best with a belt. Yes, it's pretty glamorous to spend the day at home in such a dress as this, I know. But when the mailman comes, one likes to be presentable. 

1930s/40s cotton maxi dress ◊ ebay
wide belt ◊ thrifted
black & wood platforms ◊ madewell

15 comments:

  1. BaronessVonVintageJune 15, 2011 9:30 AM

    Haha...LOVE it... You're a total hostess with the mostest in that beauty!

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  2. CaseyJune 15, 2011 9:43 AM

    Seriously stunning!!! :)

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  3. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 9:51 AM

    um...wow! that collar and neckline are so beautiful! you have one lucky mailman ;)

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  4. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 10:27 AM

    Do you, like me, ever wish that you were born in another era? There's something so glamourous about the 30's and 40's!

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  5. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 10:45 AM

    so very elegant :) I love that neckline! Stunning.
    xErin

    anodetoreverie.blogspot.com

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  6. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 12:12 PM

    The collar, the sleeves, the zipper! *sigh* Stunning.

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  7. Melissa RigheroJune 15, 2011 12:27 PM

    Ha! Who cares...I get dolled up all the time just to go thrifting...Someone has to take turns wearing all your vintage dresses at least once. ;)

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  8. KatieJune 15, 2011 12:51 PM

    very glamorous indeed! i do wonder what the ups man thinks sometimes when i answer the door. it is not a pretty sight! :)

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  9. HelenaJune 15, 2011 2:18 PM

    presentable indeed.

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  10. m.fayJune 15, 2011 2:41 PM

    what a beautiful dress. wow.

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  11. Wild Tea PartyJune 15, 2011 9:00 PM

    Oooh. Swanky.

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  12. Jean Jean VintageJune 17, 2011 1:08 AM

    That looks like a summertime ballgown!

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  13. mispapelicosJune 17, 2011 3:20 PM

    Absolutely. I love, love the dress, and the way it fits you.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  14. Xtabay VintageJune 18, 2011 1:56 AM

    I've always had a thing for 40's hostess/dressing gowns....love this one in particular! Beautiful...

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  15. Victoria / Justice PirateJune 20, 2011 4:12 PM

    it is so unique and beautiful.

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