Need something to wear for dancing around the Maypole?
Easter is past (for another year) but Spring isn’t over yet and tomorrow is May Day. Although it might not be a day for teas or luncheons or other events which call for a dressy frock, it is still celebrated in some places. If you know about any May Day celebrations, I’d like to hear!
Shown over a slip, this dress is made of a semi-sheer cotton (maybe a blend) in a blue and violet floral print. It has a vintage nylon zipper mid-back. The skirt length is mid-calf to ankle, depending on the height of the woman wearing it. The gathered bodice and high waist (again, depending on the wearer) are so pretty.
Not quite semi-formal – just a pretty frock for a special occasion. I was so thrilled to find it! Someone kept it for many years. It’s always important to have at least one of these in…
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,Zooming into Spring and Summer now, you may be looking around for outfits to wear this Easter weekend . . … .
A beautiful gown in a pastel floral print, perfect for a Spring dance, dinner, theater event, etc. – anything that this week’s celebrations or events might throw at you.
This one has an empire waistline seam, a sheer layer of fabric over an opaque lining and a center back zipper. No slip necessary, though I do have a true vintage long crinoline underneath in this picture. I’ll show that to you later as it is very interesting, itself.
I’m not sure whether this dress was made in the ’60s or ’70s. I lean toward the ’60s, but it is a classic style with only one tag left inside that is not a definite answer to the question. But, the fabric just has a ’60s feel to it …
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Although this lace overlay style has been copied a lot in the last few years, it’s never done as well as this! How unusual to see this deep Wedgwood blue color fully lined in a dusty rosy lilac color.
With a fabric-covered belt and the whole bit – very pretty and feminine. This one is not equipped with netting and under-skirts, but you could put a crinoline underneath if desired.
I watched the film The Theory of Everything last night (the story of Stephen Hawking and his wife), which began in the early ’60’s in England. Lots of dresses like this in those scenes!
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