tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post3187179491276651798..comments2024-02-16T20:47:48.535-08:00Comments on a cat among the pigeons: Welcome to the world of Ginger...garofithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-32438392037765641972011-03-10T14:49:50.552-08:002011-03-10T14:49:50.552-08:00Whatever it's provenance, it looks spectacular...Whatever it's provenance, it looks spectacular!laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05805270149790604401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-63619306706078647192011-03-03T23:39:57.786-08:002011-03-03T23:39:57.786-08:00I agree Fanny, the skirt just doesn't look rig...I agree Fanny, the skirt just doesn't look right at the moment. Will see. The simple juxtaposition of a pair of scissors with a vintage piece of clothing makes me nervous.garofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-40277207905336592862011-02-28T22:28:15.157-08:002011-02-28T22:28:15.157-08:00The jacket works REALLY well for you, but your sv...The jacket works REALLY well for you, but your svelte figure might be a tad swamped in the skirt? Not frumpy at all, just a little large in volume. I don't agree that your husband has been 'unfair', it's very brave to be honest! Just a small alteration to the skirt and this is going to be a 100% winner. Beautiful color on you.Fanny Pinkletonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-5562568315118101022011-02-28T08:52:32.491-08:002011-02-28T08:52:32.491-08:00Before I read the words I thought it looked like a...Before I read the words I thought it looked like a 50s suit.<br /><br />Regardless, I think it is absolutely beautiful and you look stunning in it!Retro Chickhttp://www.retrochick.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-77867002742926158322011-02-25T12:07:28.824-08:002011-02-25T12:07:28.824-08:00I know what you are saying, Sarsaparilla, and that...I know what you are saying, Sarsaparilla, and that is the very reason why I haven't blamed the seller for this. Being an expert on everything is an impossible thing. Having said that, their doubts as to the date of the suit surfaced after the sale, whilst the description was serenely stating 30's, without an approximation, a "maybe", or "I think". Still I should have done my homework better, and I am at blame as much as them if not more. Anyway, I am not bitter about it, the suit is too gorgeous!garofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-46770680307562566492011-02-25T03:41:56.195-08:002011-02-25T03:41:56.195-08:00The suit looks stunning on you! - and I love how y...The suit looks stunning on you! - and I love how you've accessorized it. Based on all the positive comments you've gotten - I hope you are now convinced that you should wear it proudly! <br /><br />Your story makes me realize that as a vintage seller (not just clothing, but other things too) I have to be very careful when I put a date on something, unless I'm quite sure. I often say, "My best guess is that this dates to the 1940's, perhaps a bit later..." (or something like that. When you're a generalist - as most vintage sellers are - it's impossible to be an expert on everything.Sarsaparillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14517012188376869524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-70574404453174054572011-02-24T14:51:06.658-08:002011-02-24T14:51:06.658-08:00It's a metal zip marked Talon :)It's a metal zip marked Talon :)garofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-50022757326148697332011-02-24T05:42:16.462-08:002011-02-24T05:42:16.462-08:00the color is great and it suits you. May I ask wha...the color is great and it suits you. May I ask what kind of zip or closures does the skirt have?fabriquefantastiquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12455177942688723902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-13808358470608419072011-02-19T11:28:19.738-08:002011-02-19T11:28:19.738-08:00Thank you gals! You are all so nice,and it surely ...Thank you gals! You are all so nice,and it surely feels good to have some encouragement :)garofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-3805179712684552522011-02-18T17:24:07.220-08:002011-02-18T17:24:07.220-08:0030's or no, this suit is truly stunning; I'...30's or no, this suit is truly stunning; I'm usually not too keen on velvet, but this is so so fabulous. That color is absolutely delicious, too. And you look like a chic '47 Dior model... anything but frumpy!Dakotahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06955329474063496047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-38010894123962376232011-02-18T15:28:33.368-08:002011-02-18T15:28:33.368-08:00It may not be 1930's but it sure is a fabulous...It may not be 1930's but it sure is a fabulous suit! It looks great on you :)Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09870435785776540136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-60113463776437417542011-02-16T18:45:00.746-08:002011-02-16T18:45:00.746-08:00This scalloped suit is so cute and unique!!This scalloped suit is so cute and unique!!Hep~Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17280426869453804507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-21439865466690735312011-02-16T14:10:22.600-08:002011-02-16T14:10:22.600-08:00Thank you, Lauren, aren't you a treasure? :)Thank you, Lauren, aren't you a treasure? :)garofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-53734647597653039902011-02-16T14:09:18.492-08:002011-02-16T14:09:18.492-08:00Aw, you are too kind! I don't have major body ...Aw, you are too kind! I don't have major body issues, I've learned to live with the good and the bad, and things are what they are. All is well as long as we are healthy!garofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-62497631337284770982011-02-16T14:07:05.124-08:002011-02-16T14:07:05.124-08:00Ditto! Not frumpy at all! I love this on you!
If y...Ditto! Not frumpy at all! I love this on you!<br />If you wanted it to look earlier, just raise them hem 4" or so and it could easily pass for late 30s :)Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474033571158410724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-54274071901315598832011-02-16T13:45:02.687-08:002011-02-16T13:45:02.687-08:00oh, husbands, partners, sisters.. the people that ...oh, husbands, partners, sisters.. the people that are closest to us can sometimes be so unfair.<br />you look amazing! not frumpy at all. And I'd kill to have your figure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-15794334716147379482011-02-16T13:42:17.479-08:002011-02-16T13:42:17.479-08:00Thanks, Baroness!
I hope you ladies are right and...Thanks, Baroness!<br /><br />I hope you ladies are right and I don't look frumpy. My husband is not very encouraging, he says the skirt looks wrong on me. Truth be told, I'm a far cry from the polished, statuesque an structured New Look of late 40's. I don't have the body for it, nor do I have the right posture. Mind you, it is not a look I would particularly want to go for although it can be fantastic on others.<br />But then I don't want to be dowdy either...garofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-7749300470769849882011-02-16T13:33:29.089-08:002011-02-16T13:33:29.089-08:00Well, you can do what I do: ask the members of Fed...Well, you can do what I do: ask the members of Fedora Lounge :). Really, some of them are very knowledgeable. There is the Vintage Fashion Guild too, with the label library, that is if you have a label to research. Other than that, Google is my friend. I look at stuff on ebay and etsy a lot - this is how I started, and quite possibly why I have my notions mixed up, because unfortunately sellers do not necessarily have encyclopedic knowledge of what they sell, so you end up picking up the wrong information. Better sources are of course patterns, magazines, catalogs, which are rich in details and, most importantly, dated! And of course books on vintage fashions. This experience has certainly increased my determination to work on these last sources.garofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-24049012197434146982011-02-16T13:27:32.959-08:002011-02-16T13:27:32.959-08:00I agree with Lauren as well. It's still a lus...I agree with Lauren as well. It's still a lush beautiful suit!!!BaronessVonVintagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09329735134543431231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-85945102805620285732011-02-16T13:22:51.933-08:002011-02-16T13:22:51.933-08:00great! thanks a lot. it's not that I'm int...great! thanks a lot. it's not that I'm interested in these ones particularly, but would like to learn how to investigate into vtg fashion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-4615200759025432962011-02-16T13:20:16.357-08:002011-02-16T13:20:16.357-08:00Here you go:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/67577071/...Here you go:<br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/67577071/vintage-1940s-misses-skirt-pattern<br />http://www.etsy.com/listing/65294023/uncut-1940s-two-piece-peplum-suit-dressgarofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-44043100606487052562011-02-16T13:16:59.812-08:002011-02-16T13:16:59.812-08:00And thank you both!And thank you both!garofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-14205857113353759222011-02-16T13:16:34.099-08:002011-02-16T13:16:34.099-08:00I looked on etsy at 40's patterns until I foun...I looked on etsy at 40's patterns until I found those which looked relevant to me.garofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065577910797773138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-28915964459396657462011-02-16T13:07:58.081-08:002011-02-16T13:07:58.081-08:00I agree with Lauren :)
just a quick question; you...I agree with Lauren :)<br /><br />just a quick question; you've scanned these patterns? or found them on the web? thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6388454278096827990.post-70328765650123626292011-02-16T13:03:25.004-08:002011-02-16T13:03:25.004-08:00Oh, don't be sad! It may not be 30s, but it...Oh, don't be sad! It may not be 30s, but it's an absolutely stunning suit and a gorgeous color and the whole look is just beautiful on you! It is really very stunning!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474033571158410724noreply@blogger.com