This dress was waiting for me at Re-Runs Vintage in Kansas City. It was meant to be mine. It was part of a collection from a woman who was a burlesque dancer in the 1930s and 1940s, unfortunately I didn't see what I can imagine would be amazing costumes, as this was one of the last frocks of hers left. I am glad I snapped this up, isn't it great? The front seems so nice and proper, but the back! Peek-a-boo!
Dress-Re-Runs Vintage
Shoes-Urban Eccentric
Bakelite-Various places
44 comments:
This is a gorgeous dress. Definately meant to be ...
Kelly @
Elegantly Academic
Oh, how beautiful! I love when you know the history of the clothes you get. Also, your bangles are so wonderful! I'm on the lookout for some lovely colorful bangles.
xo,
Em
Great dress,I love the coloring.
How perfect! I love that you know the history of this dress, do you know the name of the dancer? xo
I love everything about this! COLORS are gorgeous:)
The dress is quite lovely! Do you happen to know who the burlesque dancer was?
totally amazing....seriously
Such a lovely dress and the colors are vary pretty!!
I forgot to ask the name :( But I emailed the shop, hoping they might remember, will keep you posted if I find out!
xoxo
Solanah
Beautiful!I love the colours and the cut of the bodice! Excuse this if it seems a bit TMI-ish, but what kind of bra to you wear with this? I love open backs like this, but can never find a bra that will work! You look amazing in it though!
A burlesque dancer!! How exotic! I'm so glad you snatched up one of her dresses; they're so darling! And the peekaboo detail = thumbs up. :) You definitely can work it, girl.
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so beautiful!!
Gorgeous!
It's beautiful!! I love meant-to-be clothing! It's so special :)
Ashley Louise, with this dress I don't wear one, but there are those stick on cups that work great!
xoxo
Solanah
Beautiful dress with an amazing history x
Oh boy, that's such a great dress!
-Andi x
This dress is sooo pretty! You look beautiful.
Love it! What an awesome find. So, so pretty and fun!
wow, what a beautiful dress!
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Beautiful!!! I love the back! It makes it so different!
Wow its amazing!!! I want it!!
Such a great find, especially as you know the history that goes along with it. Your bakelite bangle collection also has me a little green with envy. xx Fran
Dress is so so so beautiful :)
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Congratulations!
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Love the dress, love the shoes, love the bracelets, love the history and love the blog!! Oh, and does the vintage shop where you got it have an online store? Here in Tallahassee, Fl. the vintage clothing options are very limited (especially for someone like me who likes to wear two or three outfits each day!) :)
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We would love to hear what you think of it :)
Perfection!
You look gorgeous!!!
Great dress ^___^
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That dress is so perfect! It looks like it was made for you. The bangles are darling, too!
Cute dress!
That dress is gorgeous and fits you so well. I think it was definitely meant for you! I wish I could find a gem like this in Scotland!
So gorgeous and suits you perfectly!
That is seriously beautiful Solanah, and wonderful to see the floral pattern hasn't faded over the years!
It would be a shame if a dress like this was just left to gather dust, so I'm sure the former owner would be thrilled to see a vintage enthusiast such as yourself in it!
perfect dress !
god you look stunning!! that back is amaaazing and god knows i'd pay good money to have been able to browse that woman's entire wardrobe.
Your blog is one of my favorites, and I am quite the avid reader!
I love to see other people out there who love the same slice of history as much as I do! :)
You look lovely, as always!
Lovely as usual! :D Great color and fit too!
I still want to know how you go to places and emerge with all these goodies! ;)
i totally agree - you and this beautiful dress were meant to be. solanah -- it's a PERFECT FIT and you look absolutely stunning in it!
Gorgeous!!! I just love how the back is shaped--such a neat surprise from the front.
Thanks to you (and Fleur), I'm currently on the hunt to acquire more plastic bangles--I'm dying to try the stacked look but don't have enough yet! ;)
I love backless stuff! This was truly a great find.
gorgeous!
Oooh....I love your bangles. I need more. I love green, yellow and brown toned bakelite but I only have red!
I love your outfits! Glad I found your blog!
LOVE this dress-looks super fab on you! Love your blog too! Hope you can check out mine sometime! http://themusingsandadventuresofapinupmama.blogspot.com/
Thanks xox
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