A very favorite find, custom-tailored in the early 1950’s after one that Grace Kelly’s character, Lisa, wore in the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie, Rear Window. Lisa’s dress had a yellow printed skirt, rather than blue. I even know the woman who made this frock in 1954!
The black fabric in the bodice is stretchy and the neckline very unusual. It fits perfectly, no matter how your own curves go! The skirt is of three layers, with sheer fabric on top and netting underneath. The little black “leaves” are embroidered on the sheer overlay.
What could be more fabulous? – a costume similar to one worn by one of my all-time favorite actresses in a favorite movie by a favorite director! How intriguing . . . . . .. . . . .
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TRUE VINTAGE EARLY 1950′S GOWN, MODELED AFTER GRACE KELLY’S IN “REAR WINDOW” – Magicvintagespy
My very first thought was that it made me think of something I had seen in some Hitchcock movie or other. Thanks for the story!
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How cool that you picked up on it. Love that!
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gorgeous
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Isn’t it fabulous? Thank you!
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Found this dress and now I actually think of recreating the neckline in this variation. Hmmmm… made me think 🙂 Beautiful dress!
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Wonderful – love being part of an inspiration . . . . . .
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TRUE VINTAGE GOWN MODELED AFTER GRACE KELLY’S IN THE HITCHCOCK MOVIE “REAR WINDOW” – Magicvintagespy