7.17.2014

Underneath


Every so often I suffer from vintage burn-out. A customer is unhappy with a dress. Or a pile of garments purchased at an estate sale turn out to be riddled with holes. Or my vintage collection seems lacking compared to the items I "like" on Instagram... Vintage burn-out. Something usually shakes me out of it, and this time, it was the outfit I'm wearing in these photos and--more specifically--a friend's reaction to it. The notion that 100-year-old undergarments can look modern and interesting is so, so great! And the possibility that an outfit might spark someone else's creativity is even better.







Outfit details:
Edwardian blouse purchased at an estate sale
Edwardian skirt purchased at a flea market
J.Crew slip
1950's belt purchased at an estate sale
Madewell heels
Victorian mourning necklace via The Deeps
Antique bracelet purchased at an estate sale

2 comments:

  1. Love it! So pretty dear. I love the hair too. I get vintage burnout too, I think it happens to all of us. How funny is it that we both posted to our neglected blogs on the same night?

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  2. I get vintage burnout cause my waist is no longer small enough for all the dresses I loved.... Oh well. But THAT DRESS. Amazing. Absolutely Amazing.

    I really need to get back into the vintage game. It's better for the world! :)

    Lauren
    Sparrow & Urchin

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