Monday, February 8, 2010

at least a purse always fits {part 1}

I don't usually buy vintage clothing that doesn't fit on purpose, but I recently found two dresses that I had to get even if they were teeny tiny...here's the first one:


and here's a purse I recently also found that I would pair with it if I could:

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17 comments:

  1. Colleen E. ConradFebruary 8, 2010 at 11:29 AM

    Woah! I have the same purse, except it has a handle.
    That dress is amazing, I have several that do not fit me just so I can look at them in all their beauteous glory!

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  2. LittleRedFebruary 8, 2010 at 11:38 AM

    That dress has gorgeous detail! I would have been tempted too.....how could you not:)

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  3. Crooked SisterFebruary 8, 2010 at 11:48 AM

    I have a weakness for carpet bags and that one is so lovely. I also have a habit of buying vintage clothes that don't fit me. There are some things you just can't pass up!

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  4. UnknownFebruary 8, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    I recently thrifted a bolt of tapestry fabric, just when you think there is nothing left! The dress is lovely, the detail and cafe latte colored velveteen...sigh.... sometimes you just have to have it.

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  5. Adventures in DressmakingFebruary 8, 2010 at 12:23 PM

    Very cute dress. Looks like it might have been for a teenager... we were all much smaller when we were 15.

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  6. Always, HannahFebruary 8, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    I love the dress and a cute purse to match.

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  7. Alli (One Pearl Button)February 8, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    Oh wow, that dress is amazing!!

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  8. MindyFebruary 8, 2010 at 8:58 PM

    I can see why you had to have that dress! It's gorgeous!!

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 9, 2010 at 11:57 AM

    That dress is absolutely amazing!

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  10. ViviFebruary 9, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Those buttons are so lovely. I'd buy the dress just for 'em!

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  11. CatherineFebruary 9, 2010 at 9:24 PM

    i have the same purse too, with tortoise shell handle. love it!!

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  12. ginaFebruary 9, 2010 at 10:36 PM

    thanks everyone for supporting & understanding buying a dress that doesn't actually fit :)

    adventures in dressmaking thank you also for making me feel less bad about it not fitting by suggesting it was made for a teenager...that totally makes me feel better!!

    vivi those buttons go all. the. way. down the front of the dress...36 of them in total!

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  13. Gnome-N-BirdyFebruary 10, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    Oh they are lovely... I always have the opposite problem... always to much bust.... lol not me the dressed! You have great taste! I wish that they could fit you ~ The purse is to die for!

    Chelsea Ann of ittybittybirdy

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  14. jen vFebruary 10, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    oh.my.god

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  15. nicolleFebruary 12, 2010 at 1:38 PM

    The bag looks like my new (to me) couch I just thrifted. there is a picture on my blog:
    www.yu-zen.blogspot.com
    I love your blog by the way...

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  16. blanketFebruary 15, 2010 at 12:02 AM

    Nice ideas here...it is lovely to be able to carry a well suited purse with the dress...I am loving your ideas and creativity.

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  17. finger thumbFebruary 16, 2010 at 8:31 PM

    Ooooooh, again, the most beautiful dress. Velvet AND pintucks? Are you trying to kill me with goodness?

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