Hullo Kiddies, Tupney calling!
I fought my way through the barricades (in other words I moved
my old wooden horse/airer that’s in front of my wardrobe!) and started my mission
with much vim and vigour, which let me tell you ended as soon as I opened the
door… do you think I could find the darn thing I was after? No is the ruddy
answer! I was determined; well, to an extent to find my early 40’s brown dress
that was to be worn under my newest of new knitteds. I still don’t know where
it is, but I did find another one (equally depressing as it no longer fits)
that I thought would do instead. In the end it wasn’t quite right as the colour
was quite hideous placed next to the raspberry of my woolly. So there was me,
all tarted up in an ill fitting dress and wondering what could be done to make
it a wearable dress again, oh, and one that
doesn’t involve cutting and as little sewing as possible…..
*Beware this is a picture heavy blogette, with very little change between each snap!*
*…See! I had to tuck the slip into my knickers- I kid ye not. Oh
what I have to do for this blog….*
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| A Close up of the rather pretty grape decoration. |
My only idea was to stick another skirt underneath, and
voila, I now have a late thirties tunic style evening frock! I thought it
worked quite well. OK, so I still have the quandary of actually finding a place
to wear it to, but at least I can now wear it if such an occasion occurs!
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About to do the hankie trick to some poor unsuspecting
creature and here’s hoping he picks it up, eh!
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*Ok so I will pick it up myself then….*
...and one last one, I promise ;-)
Sincerely yours.
Tuppy xxx
Yes that works very well, lovely frock (er tunic)
ReplyDeleteand a good colour on you.
Bravo! Was that always a short dress, or are you a tall girlie? Very clever thinking though Tups, I'd still be staring at me knees in the mirror! Have yourself a luverly evening, pip-pip x
ReplyDeleteWell there’s no way I would wear it that short in public! I’m fairly tall about 5’8 (I think) but I’m also quite long from hip to the old knees- a bloomin’ nuisance it is!
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That dress is stunning! It looks quite wonderful paired with an evening skirt, and you even have shoes to match--I hope an occasion to wear it out and about presents itself soon!
ReplyDeleteSo do I!!!
DeleteGogeous dress.... wow! You look stunning.
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone. I take it that the tunic idea is a keeper then :)
ReplyDeleteTups xxx
That is a beautiful dress and what a clever idea to put that skirt under it! Your hair is just stunning, so perfect - very jealous :o) x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant idea, it looks fantastic.
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea! I am absolutely IN LOVE with the trim on this dress...er, tunic!!! So great!
ReplyDeleteMy, Tupney, what a dress!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the embellishment. Perhaps this is sacrilege, but how about turning it into a shorter blouse?
ReplyDelete-Melissa B.
Fantastically lovely dress. So out-of-the-ordinary and marvelously pretty! You look gorgeous, dear gal!
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Don't be silly- you have very nice legs!
ReplyDeleteAnd a very nifty idea, it looks very nice. Perhaps acessoirize it with something at the neck/head that takes up the colour of the long skirt? Or a belt? Then it will look very designed, me thinks. :)
It looks great, I quite often do things like that when something is shorter than I'd like. Very interesting detail on the front. Is that padded work?
ReplyDeleteAs for losing things, I wouldn't worry, I found a shoe and a bar of chocolate in my hat box the other day, as to the when, why or anything else that resulted in them being there, I have no idea!
Super fix! I must say I do exactly this with a 60s-70s twist... mini dress that's just TOO mini for a person of my age? Add a belt and wide trousers: it's a tunic-suit. It's a fantastic way of adjusting vintage without cutting and sewing!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I lose things ALL the time. Husband says this is because I have 'too many' clothes. I can still get in the front door, can't I?!?
Oooh!!! I love it!!!! I love the grape detail and the colour. What about with dark brown woollen tights too? Love it with the trews :)
ReplyDeleteI love this dress, with the skirt and on it's own, can you not just wear it down to Tesco?
ReplyDeleteThat dress is amazing! Such a shame about the length, but that double skirt trick definitely does the job and looks a treat!
ReplyDeletePs. thanks for that flickr photo link! I couldn't remember my password for that account so couldn't reply! Jx
Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI just discovered your blog from Va-Voom Vintage, and not only am I utterly in LOVE with that dress, but your blog in general! I'm looking forward to keeping up to date on a regular basis! Also, I believe I will be adding your blog to my links page.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Janey
atomicredhead.com
What a great dress!! Sad it's too short, I definitely have some of those. (Horror story: someone I know bought up about ten 40s gabardine skirt suits from a woman who hemmed all the skirts into "power suits" in the 80s... shudder!!!!) perhaps you could hem it into a peplumed blouse? Maybe one with the v-peplum in the back? Just a thought!
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!
Cheers,
Sara
liliesandremains.blogspot.com
Oh how I love grapes! I want to steal this design and make my own! I'll add it to the maybe one day project pile... Oh I suspect that pile is about 50 feet high now! :-D Beautiful dress!
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