10.20.2011

Doris Petticoats

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I get asked quite a bit where I get my petticoats. Unfortunately I can never really direct readers to a specific petticoat place, as I buy them at various vintage and antique stores. But a few weeks ago Doris Petticoats contacted me to try out one of their petticoats, how could I refuse? :)

 Made from 39 yards of soft chiffon nylon, it's one of those super fluffy petticoats that invite swirling and swishing every five minutes. And unlike tulle petticoats, it's not "itchy", a complaint I hear often, these are very soft and lush. I got the 21" length, which works under shorter vintage skirts, not the longer "new look" lengths. 

If you like to wear petticoats as skirt (as I did in high school), they have cute satin bows as an added bonus. How darling is that? The only downsize I can see is that there is no plus size option, which I'm sure would be very welcome! 

 So final review is I'm very happy with the petticoat, it's well made, comfortable, and if I had a daughter, I'd totally get her a matching one, as they carry children's sizes as well. Another feature to note is that the elastic waistband is adjustable, with a hidden button fastening and two buttonholes that can be easily changed. I think these are a great product if you wear shorter full skirts. The one I paired with it is 24" and they worked perfectly together. 

Thank you Doris Petticoats!  

 Sweater-handmade by me 

 Skirt-Estate sale

 Petticoat- Courtesy of Doris Petticoats 

  About the Benjamins shoes-Courtesy of Modcloth 

 Socks-Estate sale 

 Coral beads-A gift 

 Purse-Micheal Kors

30 comments:

esme and the laneway said...

This is perfection! Gorgeous!

art deco dame said...

I really like the light blue and mustard combo!I'll have to check out Doris I love that they have child size petticoats and my daughter will be thrilled too!

Miss Tallulah Porkchop said...

I am loving all the petticoat posts.

Anonymous said...

I LOVE that mustard cardigan. I have a green one just like that (though I did not knit it). Green works better for me as I look too unhealthy when I wear mustard (unfortunate!!!). That petticoat is awesome!

Mabel
Mabel Time

Wear The Canvas said...

Very cute! I've always loved petticoats and want to buy one finally!

foodie said...

Lovely dress and you look great darl! Definitely looking around for some lush petticoats. xx

Dakota said...

I adore the colors in this outfit!! So so pretty. Petticoat week has been fabulous, by the way!! They're my favorite accessory <3

Meg Eileen Carroll said...

those are by far the best shoes i have ever seen from modcloth. shame that they n longer have my size. you suit mustard so well!and thank you for your answer earlier! it's much appreciated.
meg xx

alittlevintagestory said...

Gorgeous colours, the cardigan and matching shoes is super cute. I shall definently be checking out Doris Petticoats.

Sara Kristiina said...

Wow, definitely ordering one when I have money! :D

northwest is best said...

It looks delightful! Itchiness is a problem with every petticoat I've owned.

Mel said...

That outfit is adorable and that petticoat looks so nice and fluffy :)

While looking at the pictures I got jelous of the weater, thinking:"That is exactly what I am loking for since ages...how come I never find one"...

you wouldn't want to share the pattern would you?
I'm in Love with it!!

xoxoxo
Melanie

Sarah said...

Another perfect post! Thank you for the suggestion, I'd love an itchy-free petticoat! x

Unknown said...

Amazing !! Love the volume it gives to the skirt you look totally gorgeous <3

Lady Jardin - Vintage Views of the South Coast said...

Love the colour combination, and that petticoat sounds dreamy :) might have to wonder over and take a look for myself....hehe

Love all the petticoat posts! I seem t have forgotten about all my fuller skirts recently.

Ems
xxx

Casey Maura said...

Firstly: your outfit is gorgeous! I just love that cardigan to death... I really need to find/make a mustard colored sweater of some sort. I always covet your's! ;)

The petticoats look really nice--I love some of the colors they offer! Thanks for the review. :)

seannaapproved said...

The petticoats are beautiful. But not the price. I think I'll stick to the crinoline.

Sue Jack said...

You rock....
I wanna be young all over again and be you!

PageAndLeaf said...

I loved Doris petticoats! I don't use petticoats actually, my skirts are too narrow to wear one underneath but the look is so fluffy and comfortable, I might try it. Have a lovely weekend. xx

CARRIE said...

I will have to remember them. That's a really pretty petticoat-- so fluffy!

Cheddah said...

that sweater is amazing!! do you have a pattern! you did a great job on it!

Dimitri Zafiriou said...

adorable style...just fabulous!

Anonymous said...

you always find the prettiest and coolest petticoats too! I have one that doesn't seem to work with most of my outfits. I've worn it once in the past two years and really should just sell it one day. I love your outfit so much!! Other petticoats I have eventually tore. Do you get a lot of tears in yours?? I don't think I'm too delicate enough. I tend to be too much of a tom boy who loves dressing up.

Hattitude said...

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those shoes are rockin! and you did not make that sweatre?!?!! thats what i was going down to look at to see where to get! i love it! do you sell them?!

talk soon wild child
-Hattie
Hattitude Artistic Style Blog

marmarvintage said...

OMG.... I adore your outfits...Now I want to go out and buy a petticoat

Unknown said...

I have petticoat evny ;) I'm going to go check out her shop now!

Kezzie said...

Oooh, I love it in grey! I saw it in pink! I have a white one like this and I love the swishyness of it that you manage to capture so elegantly in the photos!

Anonymous said...

Those shoes are amazing - I adore them ♥

Lara said...

love that petticoat! what a gorgeous outfit, great colors!

Miss Lisa and Miss D said...

I really love that sweater! Do you have a pattern for it? Or is there somewhere I can purchase the pattern? Two other people commented regarding your sweater, I hope you do post some guidance on the pattern, soon! : )