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1948 dresses!

Syrinx

1948 dresses!
« on: September 20, 2021, 16:39:28 PM »
So here are the pics of the finished dresses. The linen one was taken out to Goodwood Revival on Friday with plenty of compliments from other members and stall holders! Very happy with it. It is paired with my gorgeous 1940 reproduction shoes from American Duchess and an original 1940s cordé handbag (complete with original coin purse!)

The satin one was supposed to be Sunday Goodwood outfit but a friend got married so rerouted there. Due to the nature of the satin and my lack of table space it was a pain to sew and took much longer than anticipated - finished it in the nick of time on Sunday morning. I ended up making the bodice the next size up but was too short on time to finesse the fit so it's not quite as perfect as I hoped.

Note to self - no more satin sewing until my sewing tables situation is sorted.

Pics! Not many as no one took pictures even though I asked so just have these three!





« Last Edit: September 20, 2021, 16:41:26 PM by Syrinx »

Tamnymore

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #1 on: September 20, 2021, 18:43:36 PM »
Wow. Fabulous frocks!
'One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.' Oscar Wilde

WildAtlanticWay

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #2 on: September 20, 2021, 19:11:13 PM »
You look amazing!  :loveit:

They’re gorgeous dresses and the shoes look fab too.

I can’t really tell what hairstyle you’ve gone for in the first pic, but a chignon or victory rolls would work really well with those outfits. (I love vintage hairstyles).


Syrinx

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #3 on: September 20, 2021, 19:30:20 PM »
I actually have a couple of pics of the hairstyle - booked an appointmentat the onsite salon for a matching hairdo! Absolutely incredible work from the stylist,was very sad to take it out at home



There were more pinned curls to the non flower side too coming off the gentle roll at the front.


Surest1tch

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #4 on: September 20, 2021, 19:43:51 PM »
They are gorgeous and you look fabulous in them  :thumbsup:.

annieeg

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #5 on: September 20, 2021, 19:54:59 PM »
A super-duper hairdo and very chic ensembles - well done you

realale

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2021, 13:30:07 PM »
Love the ensemble and hairdo!
We used to have a vintage weekend in Evesham and we all joined in as a pub, customers and staff dressed up and the decor changed to reflect that era. Great times. Sadly the event got cancelled one year and then shunted around the calendar and it never really took off again.
So many beers, so little time.

Nevis5

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2021, 13:37:39 PM »
Ooh gorgeous, @Syrinx   !!  Love the hair too, such a beautiful style.  Hope you had two glorious days x

whiskeyecho

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2021, 17:09:42 PM »
Wow, those look great! How easy is it to lift your arms in them? Are the "sleeves" connected in the back?
just trying to figure it all out

Syrinx

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2021, 18:25:54 PM »
Very easy. It's a dress with shoulder straps. They aren't sleeves, it's a detatchable capelet!

BriarRose

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #10 on: September 24, 2021, 23:08:40 PM »
You look perfectly gorgeous. :VV:
It's just fabric. We can out-think it.

Flobear

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #11 on: September 25, 2021, 09:14:13 AM »
Wow, what a gorgeous look! Hair, dresses, bag and shoes, just perfect   :perfect10:
Proud new owner of Elvistoo !!

William

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #12 on: September 25, 2021, 11:17:03 AM »
Wow - Well done.
And the beautiful hairstyle goes with the elegance of the dresses!
...it was a Hobbit hole, and that meant comfort.

Bill

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #13 on: September 26, 2021, 09:56:57 AM »
Gorgeous dresses and beautifully made. Well done.
Bring back the 40s I say!
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William

Re: 1948 dresses!
« Reply #14 on: November 02, 2021, 11:37:09 AM »
Well Done!!!

Such classic designs - and wonderfully executed!! :thumbsup:
...it was a Hobbit hole, and that meant comfort.