Sexy, summer shirtwaist sundress. True vintage, of course . . . . .
This beautiful polished cotton frock – Kay Whitney by Huntington – is absolutely gorgeous. The fabric and the tailoring are top notch.
Naturally, it’s got a fabric-covered belt, the full skirt and a generous hem allowance. It’s not a one-off design, I found, when I saw another identical to it on eBay – but it’s wonderful anyway.
However, this one is one-off now! As beautiful as it was in its original design, it was a bit too conservative a style to be flattering on me. The shoulder straps were wider and it had a fabric tie sewn completely around the neckline which you would tie in a bow in front. Pretty, but not me.
I removed the tie, making the shoulders skinnier and the neckline wider. I used some of the leftover tie material to make little flat bows at the shoulders. Of course, if you are a purist, you…
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I just LOVE discovering garments like this!! So old – in such good condition – so cute and detailed – my size . . . . . . .
A Depression – World War II era pretty frock for dancing, dining or partying. Black crepe, belted, with ruffles at the hem, sleeves and bodice. Lace overlay and pink blossoms at the decolletage. Little shoulder pads. Hard to imagine that it was custom-tailored, but there’s no label remaining. A bit girly for my taste, but when it comes to true vintage I don’t quibble.
Just like so many of the dresses I see in the old movies that I love! So, another example of what makes life so much fun . . . . . . . . . . . .
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