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:

17 comments:

Colleen E. Conrad said...

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!

LittleRed said...

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

Crooked Sister said...

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!

Unknown said...

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.

Adventures in Dressmaking said...

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

Always, Hannah said...

I love the dress and a cute purse to match.

Alli (One Pearl Button) said...

Oh wow, that dress is amazing!!

Mindy said...

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

Unknown said...

That dress is absolutely amazing!

Vivi said...

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

Catherine said...

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

gina said...

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!

Gnome-N-Birdy said...

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

jen v said...

oh.my.god

nicolle said...

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...

blanket said...

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.

finger thumb said...

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