Sunday, January 24, 2010

1942 Nightgown

I am totally in love with my new dress. It is actually made from this lovely 1942 nightgown pattern:



Here is my version of it - not to be worn as a nightgown, but definitely as a girlie dress!



It has some lovely details - inverted pleat and gathering on the sleeves:



Gorgeous lace on the front - and I did fabric covered buttons for the first time!!



And finally, a tie at the back to cinch it in:



After being inspired by bloggers such as Gertie I have also decided to experiment with red lipstick - what do you think? You can also see my new bob in this photo well. 



I am quite enthralled with 40s patterns at the moment. They are so feminine, and don't take up quite as much fabric as the 50s ones I usually go straight for!  

17 comments:

  1. So pretty! Such sleek, clean lines, and a great floral print.

    I too have been inspired by Gertie and am off to MAC for some red lippy come payday.

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  2. Gorgeous dress! Your new haircut and the red lipstick suit you great.

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  3. You have made a beautiful job of this . I love dresses from the 40's they were so stylish and feminine.

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  4. You look a million dollars in this dress. The details are all very lovely and make it very pretty.

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  5. Oh, what a sweet dress! Great work! :)

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  6. Wow! The fabric is gorgeous! You've done a really great job. If that were my dress I'd wear it every day...

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  7. Gorgeous dress, a very nice new haircut and yes, you CAN pull off red lipstick!
    Oh, and congatulations on the blouse pattern from Etsy, I love it!

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  8. I love your choice of print for this dress. Great pick! : )

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  9. Beautiful! What a great fit, and the lipstick looks great on you (I'm trying out red lipstick myself these days.) Love those 40s patterns.. I can't believe this was a nightgown!

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  10. Fanastic! You did a great job and it fits you beautifully. Looks divine with those shoes, too!

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  11. Nightgowns from the 30's and 40's make such lovely dresses! Wouldn't it be a shame to wear something that beautiful to bed? You did a great job, and red lipstick is the icing on the cake!

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  12. Thanks everybody for such lovely comments! For those who commented on my shoes - they are from Giallo - I am pretty sure they have an online store.

    Tilly - I am having to restrain myself from wearing it everyday!!! Maybe every second day is okay :-)

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  13. You did a wonderful job! I love the print and the covered buttons add such a nice touch.

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  14. LOVE!!! Looks even better in person :)

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  15. Fabulous dress. That print works so well. You did an fantastic job with this one.

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