8.30.2009

Ruffles and bows


Although this dress is from the 1950s, it has a 1920s feel to it with thin airy cotton and layered tiers. My hair was a bit of a mess today so instead of wearing a hat I opted for a black scarf tied in a bow and let my locks lay as they will.
Since all my garter belts are unusable I've been rolling my stockings lately, a look popular with young girls of the 20s, so scandalous showing off ones knees! But thats just the kind of girl I am.

Dress: Hatties Vintage

Shoes: Meier and Frank

15 comments:

Sweetpaintedlady said...

rogue up your knees and roll your stockings down... the dress is a very sweet find, perfect for summer!

Kim Caro said...

yes i see it does especially with your hair of course!

you are so inspiring. i stinkin need a camera. i live in such a beautiful old town...i am missing out on the wonderful photoshoots.

Rose said...

I love the dress, the ruffles and the colour are gorgeous!
Your hair looks very sweet with that bow.

Rose

The Glamorous Housewife said...

Oh I ADORE this outfit. First of all, pink and black are always a classic. Second of all, the layered skirt is amazing. And last, the rolled-up stockings are the perfect touch!

Thanks doll,
The Glamorous Housewife

Unknown said...

This is such a beautiful dress! I like the rolled stockings too - I need a 20s style drss so I can copy you, oh inspirational one! ;)

Peldyn said...

Love how the tiered dress flatters your figure!

Natalie said...

perfect styling - love the bow, sweetpea :)

Twila Jean said...

this one at WKD is on sale right now for Super cheap :)
http://www.whatkatiedid.com/fes_php/fes_usr_sto_product_display.php?fes_action=DisplayProduct&fes_prd_id=386&fes_uid=fes_4a765206d6794

and this one is neat :)
6 straps is WAY better than 4 IMO
http://www.whatkatiedid.com/fes_php/fes_usr_sto_product_display.php?fes_action=DisplayProduct&fes_prd_id=257&fes_uid=fes_4a765206d6794

Solanah said...

Ooo yay thanks for the links!

N said...

Brilliant blog !

Regards

N

Unknown said...

What a good idea for stockings! My belts are all broken too at present. Your dress is adorable too! xx

Witchcrafted Life said...

Sweet - and pretty - as cotton candy. Wonderful pastel dress, I really like how it embodies both the 20s and 50s :)

Wishing you a gorgeous Monday & week ahead!
♥ Jessica

Maria Confer said...

So very lovely.

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Casey Maura said...

I love this dress! Tiers of ruffles are always so sweet and romantic, imho. :) I really adore how the 50s interpreted the 20s styles into that decades silhouette; it's a very interesting, whimsical look!

Meghan said...

Such a sweet look :0)