I've been rummaging through all the dresses that I kept and moved overseas with me - and unearthed these vintage 1970s (?) gem, found at a thrift shop in Toronto for $6.99 Canadian - reader, I've never worn it and it still had the thrift shop tag on it!
It's so pretty and feminine - a DEFINITE "take me to the prom" dress. The dress label says that it's from an old Toronto retailer/designer.
Don't think the shoes are the best match but my stash has gone down and I have limited options. The earrings are amber faceted danglies I've had since I was 14 - a few years before my prom even happened!
I love that dress! It was long overdue being rediscovered
ReplyDeleteThanks, I can't believe it's been in my closet for years without my wearing it! :)
DeleteStunning dress. REally love the sleeves and neckline. Nothing wrong with the shoes in my opinion. xx
ReplyDeleteIt's so pretty isn't it? I guess the shoes make the look a bit more contemporary, don't they? Thanks for follow - right back at you! :)
DeleteThat is such a pretty dress, the shape and angel sleeves suggest 70s style, but the sheer top layer somehow says a later date to me... But what do I know?! I love the print, and I rather like the shoes with it, better than black, I reckon. You look very slim and most elegant! xxxxx
ReplyDeleteActually I thought 50s when I saw the sheer overlay. I should have shown you the tag as it looks older - you know the tags that have cursive script? When did they stop doing tags that way, I wonder? :)
DeleteWow! That's amazing that you've had those earrings for so long. I don't have anything with me from back in my teen years. My home was burglarized three times as a young person so ended up losing all my jewelry and anything my mom gave me. It's a wonder though how I still have the hat pin I posted about.
ReplyDeleteYou really look great in dresses!
Oh, that's such a shame! I actually have a few pair from grade 9 that I have saved - one pair has a royal blue glass faceted 'stone' - my twin sis, best friend and I used to swap wearing those earrings, and the ones pictured here, all the time when we were 14 - ah the memories! Crazy to be sentimental about a pair of earrings, but I am!! :)
DeleteBeautiful dress...i am glad you unearthed it. And unbelievable price. Who needs new things when you can look so good in thrifted!
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My philosophy exactly Mongs! Plus you end up finding things that not every one is wearing.... :)
DeleteWhat a fab frock, it looks so pretty on you! x
ReplyDeleteThanks Vix! :)
DeleteI can see that beautiful dress on a warm summer's day with a beautiful floppy sun hat, sandals and a cold drink in hand as you sit in a hammock or lounge chair. Enjoy the dress, it looks terrific on your body.
ReplyDeletePeg
Peg, I like the way you think! :)
DeleteIt's LOVELY! You should wear it for every day... Sarah xxx
ReplyDeleteYou don't think it's too dressy? I could funk it up .... :)
DeleteOhi love this dress! So pretty but not without the edge of a nice dark colour scheme. What a thrift find! Good one.
ReplyDeleteLoulou
Thanks Loulou, I will have to try to wear it!:)
DeleteThat dress is soo pretty on you. It definitely needs to go out to dinner on a patio, or for a cocktail in the afternoon.
ReplyDeleteI will tell hubby to take me and it out! :)
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