8.30.2010

1930s sailor girl

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Photos by Sam


I don't think I've photographed this blouse before. Oh wait, yes I have, in Astoria. Well my point is I wear it way more than you see it. Wouldn't you?

I got it for less than a song, and while I'm certain at one time long ago it had a cute little matching skirt or sailor pants, this is what survived. I've only ever seen this top from the 1940s in old catalogues, so I'm sure it's rare, and even rarer to find a set.

It's also rare that my attempt at waves looks decent. These are...ok. But I quite like the look of spitcurls :)

Top-Portland Antique expo

Skirt-Handmade by me from a 1930s pattern.

Shoes-Etsy

Sailor hat-Magpie Vintage

28 comments:

Melissa Righero said...

And swoon! It should be photographed twice it's amazing!

Anonymous said...

I love sailor girls outfits! I've never worn by blouse yet... :/

Ruby,
rubys-attic.blogspot.com

Sara Kristiina said...

Oh I ADOOORE sailorette -outfits! You look amazing, so cuuute :)

-Sara

Macabre Doll said...

thats' mega awesome

Lulu and her whimsical ways! said...

you look lovely sweetie x

Ally said...

love the sailor hat...gorgeous

Anonymous said...

So lovely :)
You're not allowed to complain about your curl-ability as soon as you inspire constant curl envy in me :D

Sarsaparilla said...

You got it for "less than a song"? - sweet! This outfit is perfect in every way. :-)

Lavender and Twill said...

The sailor top! The white socks! My goodness, this outfit is so adorable, and you look great.

It is a testament to that, because usually I avoid sailor stuff like the plague. But I love this!

xox,
b. of Depict This!

Victoria / Justice Pirate said...

very beautiful!

archives vintage said...

oh my gosh...could you be any cuter?!

Yoli said...

Oh my goodness you look like a doll. Perfection.

Q's Daydream said...

Gahhhh! That is amazing! You know it's right up my alley ;o)

Stefanie Valentine said...

Oh you are so cute, that blouse is just simply divine!

Leanne of Folk said...

sooOooooOOOOooOOOO CUTE!!!! i wish i had a sailor girl outfit....

Bite The Beat said...

What an adorable outfit!

Unknown said...

Love the blouse, and actually the whole outfit! Good job at the hair, Im gonna keep practising before I take a photo of my attempts!
Love your blog xoxx

Cathy
Turquoise Flamingo
http://turquoiseflamingo.blogspot.com/

Vivi.Deluxxxe said...

adorable!

mary van note said...

that blouse is amazing! and your hair rocks.

Clara said...

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Wow Solanah,

I have seen many sailor girl looks, but none as lovely as yours! It is truly stunning and totally inspiring.

By the way what color are your eyes I can't quite tell???

-Clara
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Izzi said...

this is so cute, you always look adorable in your ankle sock combos, I never seem to be able to pull it off!

Carrie Goller said...

Great photos! Had an addiction to sailor outfits. When I was a little younger (the 80's) and could get away with it -- loved to wear sailor blouse with a navy satin bow in my crazy long red hair and red nails, red lips and plaid school girl pleated skirt and saddle shoes. When I had my son, Charlie, he had about 20 sailor outfits. You can never have too many sailor outfits. Ahoy!

Casey said...

Too darling!!!! :) This is making me want to break out my sailor outfit to wear today (and steal one of my husband's "Dixie Cup" hats ;)!

♥ Casey
blog | elegantmusings.com

katie kirby said...

How cute are these images!? I was just recommended this site and I love it!

Bucca said...

How adoreable!

Maria Confer said...

I adore these photos so very much. You are so lovely!

Lulu Letty

Solanah said...

Clara, my eyes are dark green :)

xoxo

Anonymous said...

Found your blog on BurdaStyle and wanted to jump over and tell you how much I adore this top! It looks smashing on you.