Sunday, September 18, 2011

Visible Monday #13: Vintage Dress-Love

Welcome to Visible Monday #13! If you want to participate, it's so easy: just go to the bottom of this post for the simple how-to.

Some of my readers have commented that they are vintage clothing lovers, and wouldn't mind seeing some of my vintage dresses, on my vintage self (well, they didn't say that part). So today we'll do Visible Vintage!

Here is a pale peach 1940's day dress that I have worn to work and to some social events. Somehow, it has grown smaller over the years, as the ghostly closet re-sizers must have had their way with it! So it will soon go to the consignment shop or up on eBay.

It's a lovely heavyweight, silky fabric, not sure whether it's nylon or a blend. I love the details at the front waist and the metal side zipper; these are classic 40's touches. And the heavy plastic buttons, so retro.The dresses of the mid-to-late 1940's are very flattering to most frames, and the silhouette has been revived many times.


I love thinking that someone wore this dress before I was born!
Shoes are Kenneth Cole Reaction
Linking to Spunky Chateau for Thrifting Day!



The graphic print is vintage-chic





Meet Virginia Design


Recycled Fashion




The guidelines to participate in Visible Monday are so simple!
  1. Any Monday, whoever wants to can join in! Just compose a post that includes any outfit, accessory, piece of jewelry, hairstyle, cosmetic or other adornment that makes you feel more confident, alive and visible that day.
  2. Include a link to Not Dead Yet Style somewhere in your post.
  3. Go to the bottom of this post and click on this cute little link:


In the "Next Step", you crop the pic (easy tool) you want to display, and you're done!



Posted by Patti at 5:24 PM

48 comments:

  1. That dress looks divine on you. I need to add this to my calendar so I can participate. I have a few vintage pieces I just love. 

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  2. That dress looks fabulous on you. What a great find.

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  3. I love this dress on you. It is just perfect for your figure. It looks like it could be a high end designer piece of today.
    I love imagining who might have had something before me or who might have touched it in the past.

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  4. This dress was made for you , Patti!  It is beautiful and I agree, vintage, chic!  I will see you tomorrow with my post!! 

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  5. Sweet dress Patti! It's a very flattering line and looks great on you!  The print is so cool too!

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  6. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Yes, please come and participate, Jill - it will be fun!

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  7. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Thanks Judy!

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  8. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    So well said, Debbi. I like to imagine the story behind a dress too.

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  9. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Thanks Pam! I look forward to seeing visible you  : >

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  10. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 18, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Hi Amber - love your blouse! Thanks for your kind remarks  : >

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  11. very vintage chic dress, I love vintage dresses although I don't own many, they are hard to find at the thrift stores these days, and are usually expensive at vintage shops. 

    love,mongsmythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  12. you look so slim and beautiful by the way!~

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  15. I love vintage dresses!  This is so pretty on you and even thought it's vintage, it's so modern.  I had no idea you were doing vintage, so I guess it was just meant to be that I wore my vintage Esprit blazer.  I'm thinking from somewhere in the early 80's according to the cut.  Have a great week!  Debbie  http://thriftygirlvintage.com

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  16. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    I agree - it's hard to find vintage dresses in good shape. Thanks so much for coming by!

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  17. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Thanks Lisa-Jane!

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  18. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Thank you Anna!

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  19. Talk about doing vintage right!  This dress suits you so well, Patti--I just love it and so flattering too!

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  20. I agree with the others, the dress seems to have been made for you. I love the buttons.

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  21. That dress fits you like a glove!  I love the seaming at the pockets and the print.  What beautiful details!

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  22. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Thank you Paula, and thanks for showing your lovely self!

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  23. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Thank you Susan - the buttons are really unusual.

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  24. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    Thanks Kiki, and thanks so much for participating - love the leopard print belt!

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  25. Love that dress!!!!!  It is so stunning!

    xo
    Sarah
    Get Up & Go

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  26. My visible vintage is my bow pin. I got it yesterday from by 85+ great aunT !

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  27. Thanks for your comment and invitation!  Mondays are much better already!
    I want your dress!!!  I love the clothes from the 40's as well and you have the figure for it!

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  28. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Thanks Sarah - I love your blog!

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  29. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Wow, that is so cool, Lorena. Thanks for coming by and sharing!

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  30. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Hi Lise - I am loving that hair! I think you'd look great in 40's style too.

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  31. Love, love, love that dress! and thanks so much for hosting the link up!
    -Meagan
    http://spunkychateau.blogspot.com

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  32. oh my Paula this dress is wonderful, you look great! yes we will go to Beacon's Closet my daughter says it is amazing, i can not wait!

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  33. I'm dying over that dress. How incredibly adorable and chic is that?!? And it fits you like a glove, you are right in saying that 40's era dresses are the most flattering. It seems like vintage clothing had more care put into their creation. You look absolutely stunning.

    Jess. :)

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  34. That dress is a dream... so lovely....

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  35. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    Thank you Ariane! Please give us a report about the great thrifts in NYC!

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  36. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:14 PM

    Thank you so much Jess. I do think the dresses of 50-60 years ago were made with a lot of care.  Thanks for coming by!

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  37. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Thank you LD, and thanks so much for participating!

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  38. I like what you said about wearing a dress that someone wore before you were born.  I have some vintage wedding gowns circa late 30's, 40s, 50s, even 60s.  I don't wear them but I do keep them in my design studio and around the house for decor.  When I pass or open a closet I can say, I was 4-years old back when  . . . .

    oxoxoxo from San Francisco
    Amy
    http://bridechic.blogspot.com

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  39. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 19, 2011 at 10:50 PM

    You are so welcome, Meagan!

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  40. WOW!! THATS A GREAT IDEA! IM GONNA LOOK FOR A VINTAGE DRESS TO PARTICIPATE!!

    ♡www.juliphotodiary.com♡

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  41. You look beautiful in the dress, I think you should keep it. Love the buttons.  You could wear this to the office in the Fall and Winter with a I ivory or light brown cardigan, tights and boots.

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  42. I love your dress! What a great little link-up!

    http://www.goodwillhuntingg.com/2011/09/something-unexpected.html

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  43. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 20, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    Thank you JT - very good styling ideas -- but I have to hold my breath too much when wearing it!  : <   And thanks so much for participating, you are a ray of sunshine.

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  44. I love this dress!! Such a lovely print and the fit is perfection on you lady! Thank you so much for linking up!! I need to link up to yours now!

    Shana
    ColorBlind
     Thrifters Anonymous Monday Link Up

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  45. Oh MY!  Can you hear me SWOON?!?!  Gorgeous!!!  I adore this dress and it fits you so perfectly!!!  I love this!  ~Serene

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  46. Patti_NotDeadYetStyleSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Thank you Serene, you are always so kind!

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  47. Still crazy about that dress; thanks for linking up!
    -Meaganwww.spunkychateau.com

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