Saturday, 16 May 2009

Pink Saturday - A Dream of a Dress

Browsing around in a charity shop recently, not really expecting to find much, I spied it out of the corner of my eye. It was the pink that caught my attention first, then the lace. When I pulled it out of the rack I had one of those moments - one of those " I can't believe I found this" moments.

Stunning pink lace - the colour of strawberry milkshake and just as delicious. Yards and yards of it - the skirt is two full circles.

It might have been a prom dress or a bridesmaid dress, its wearer must have felt like a princess. I would love to have worn a dress like that for my prom - except I didn't have one. We had an end-of-term school disco. I can't remember what I wore but it was the 70s so I can imagine!


Whoever wore this dress had the tiniest of waists, I couldn't do it up at the back on Delphine (the mannequin). No zip, just dozens of hook-and-eyes sewn on by hand.


The pink lace is exquisite, a pink tulle underskirt and organza under that. It needs a wash and an iron but I daren't in case it disintegrates or becomes scorched.

This dress deserves to be worn - alas it won't ever be by me. Even if I could squeeze myself into it (I'd have to reduce in size by at least half), I'm past the age for such dresses.

It deserves to go to another prom, or sweet sixteen, or wedding, to receive admiring glances, to be the belle of the ball. Maybe one day it will, but for now, it's mine to enjoy - and dream...


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42 comments:

  1. debi16 May 2009 at 07:22

    Oh, it's stunning! Congrats on your wonderful find!

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  2. Marie Reed16 May 2009 at 09:43

    Wow! I wonder who it will go too! I don't think I could have squeezed into that sucker either! What a small waist:)

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  3. Bumble Bee Cottage16 May 2009 at 10:31

    What a fabulous dress! Feminine, floaty and frothy most suitable for a pink Princess; I think it might be the type of gown my daughter dreams of when she plays ‘princesses’. Have a lovely Pink Saturday.

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  4. Shabby Chick16 May 2009 at 10:50

    What pretty lace, someone must have absolutely loved that :)

    Mel xxx

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  5. Eclectic Chic Style16 May 2009 at 11:14

    Lovely!!! Happy Pink Saturday!!
    ♥ Teresa

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  6. Kim16 May 2009 at 12:58

    Beautiful!!!! What a lucky find for you.

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  7. Carol16 May 2009 at 13:23

    Wow! That is gorgeous!

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  8. Gabriela16 May 2009 at 13:25

    Beautiful!



    ~ Gabriela ~

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  9. fitty's pinky rose cottage16 May 2009 at 13:41

    aaahhhhhh Lucy, what a great find! love the dress.. hope we could see you in it one day.. have a good weekend! take care

    xo
    fitty

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  10. Ginny Gibson 16 May 2009 at 13:43

    That pink lace dress is to die for (well not literally) it is gorgeous. I wish we all dressed in such finery nowadays.

    I love all your goodies what a great idea to have a mock stall to see how it will all look before the fair ~

    Hopefully I will find you at the vintage fair as I will be visiting it. A shame I missed out on the Newbury one, hope you have somethings left :0))

    best wishes Ginny

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  11. Kris16 May 2009 at 13:53

    Simply stunning. It does deserve new life and someone that admires it's beauty.

    Happy PS

    Kris

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  12. Susan @ A Southern Daydreamer16 May 2009 at 14:05

    beautiful dress!Happy Pink Saturday ~ I hope you have a great weekend ~ Susan

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  13. Mermaids of the Lake16 May 2009 at 14:26

    Oh, my that dress is stunning. It looks like a princess prom dress. Beautiful find even if you don't where it. Thank you for sharing it. Have a wonderful weekend.

    Mermaid Debbie

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  14. ♥Mimi♥16 May 2009 at 15:24

    How l♥vely! What a wonderful offering for Pink Saturday. It's raining cats and dogs today in Upper Michigan. A good time for me to stay inside and indulge myself in my passion for pink☺

    I hope this weekend brings you joy and comfort surrounded by those you l♥ve.

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  15. Carol16 May 2009 at 16:11

    Hi Lucy, it is a very pretty dress. So what are you going to do with it? will you be tempted to make something from the lace?
    Cx

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  16. Char16 May 2009 at 16:56

    I can only just imagine the pure delight that you felt when you found what was about to become yours, Happy Pink Saturday, Char

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  17. Fabulously French16 May 2009 at 17:20

    What a great find! Happy PS.

    L x

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  18. Country Cottage Chic16 May 2009 at 17:24

    How very pretty! I must take a photo one day of the peach lace dress I made & wore to my sister's 21st birthday - of course at that time I was a size 10 with a 22" waist!

    Hope you had a good day at the fair today.

    Jayne

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  19. Nancy16 May 2009 at 17:32

    Stunning dress. I so loved hearing how it was contructed. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  20. bj16 May 2009 at 18:01

    OOO, Mrs. Lucy Bloom...I am just swooning over this lacy, pink creation. It is like something out of a movie...and, I am so thrilled that YOU found it because...you, of all people, appreciate it's beauty. Let your dreams wonder all over the place with that beautiful dress on your manniquin....(is that spelled right...probably not)
    Happy Pink Sat.

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  21. Virginia16 May 2009 at 18:20

    Oh, it's beautiful!I’m curious what are you going to do with it? will you be making something with it or keep it as it is.
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

    Happy Pink Saturday!!!

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  22. Rubyred16 May 2009 at 19:02

    Such a beautiful find!
    rachel x

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  23. Sue16 May 2009 at 20:37

    A beautiful bit of pink heaven!
    Have a great week, in the pink!
    Blessings~LillySue

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  24. Mary Poppins16 May 2009 at 20:42

    Ohooo it is lovely, I have been wondering has it a modern makers mark, or would it spoil the charm for me somewhat if I was to find it was from the high street ;) Is such a pretty colour, enjoy it, I know I would, and I'd be wearing it too ;)

    X

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  25. caren16 May 2009 at 21:14

    I wonder what kind of party they went to! It is beautiful.

    Happy PS!

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  26. Cottage Rose16 May 2009 at 22:29

    Hello Lucy; What a lovely dress. Such a beautiful Pink,,,, I wonder how old it is, with so my hook and eye on the back... It sure looks nice where you have her... Happy Pink Saturday.

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  27. Julie16 May 2009 at 23:18

    What a great find! The dress is so beautiful! Have a wonderful PINK day!

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  28. Tara16 May 2009 at 23:51

    How fabulous! I love it when those special finds come along, good for you. I hope you enjoy it to the nth degree! Happy Pink day and have a terrific weekend!

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  29. Teena Vallerine17 May 2009 at 00:07

    Such wonderful pictures of such a beautiful dress! Have you considered a corset? Is it possible that your days for wearing such a dress could ever be gone? It is so very very delicious! t.x

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  30. Victoria - Florence and Mary17 May 2009 at 00:35

    Stunning!

    Victoria xx

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  31. Beverly17 May 2009 at 01:49

    It is like a pink dream. Just absolutely exquisite.

    Happy Pink Saturday, Lucy. I hope your sale is going well.

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  32. {Bellamere Cottage}17 May 2009 at 04:06

    That is just totally delicious....I'll bet you were doing the happy dance right there in the store. I sure would have!!

    Blessings,
    Spencer

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  33. pinkkandy17 May 2009 at 04:16

    this dress is beautiful.....i would so wear this.......happy pink day!!!!!!! God bless you.....
    Kandy

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  34. Sue17 May 2009 at 09:51

    Wow, what a stunning dress!! a fantastic find.Sue X

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  35. Susie Jefferson17 May 2009 at 13:50

    It's absolutely stunning - you could probably wash by hand with Lux flakes or Dreft, then drip dry (just hand hot water and rinse in cold) and it should be OK. I have handwashed 40s crepe dresses without shrinkage. Re ironing it, use a pressing cloth then you won't scorch it.

    Re wearing it - why not? There's enough yardage in the skirt - you'd need a new lining so you could enlarge the waist to something realistic. I would be inclined to make the lining up into a skirt to fit (or straight up if you want an elastic waist, and pull the skirt on) then sew the skirt layers to this foundation - you've got plenty to let out so you will still have the fullness where you want it. Sort out the waistband (use the sleeves to cover) and maybe keep that rose corsage separate and layer up with more of the lace, to make a brooch.

    You could even save the collar - apply it to a plain camisole (or even a Tshirt) and even edge the sleeves with any leftover lace.

    Just a suggestion, but it's the sort of thing I do when customising clothes. Your alternative is just to look, admire, GLOAT and drool, lol. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  36. Alchamillamolly17 May 2009 at 22:37

    What a gorgeous girly dress you are the envy of many a charity shop searcher. How did Produce in the Park go on Saturday? I don't know how you find these things in the charity shops they must be wonderful in your area.

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  37. Claudia17 May 2009 at 23:20

    That is absolutely gorgeous - so feminine and lacy! What a find. Happy Pink Saturday!

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  38. Beansieleigh18 May 2009 at 11:05

    Hi Lucy! What a beautiful dress, and I can imagine how exciting it was to find something like that! Happy Pink Saturday, and have a wonderful week!

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  39. Jean Lennon18 May 2009 at 21:36

    Love your Blog Im married to a Bloom. Jean

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  40. OhSoVintage20 May 2009 at 23:12

    Wow, what a find! You must have some incredible charity shops. Was it the same shop that had the amazing changing room? (think that was you).
    Ruh xx

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  41. Deanna21 May 2009 at 22:51

    Oh Lucy! What a dream of a dress! You must display it for sure. How lucky that you found it. It was waiting for you!

    ¸.·´¸.·*´¨) ¸.·*´¨)
    (¸.·´ (¸.·´ Happy Pink Saturday
    Deanna :D

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  42. A Bun Can Dance22 May 2009 at 21:35

    Amazing! That is a truly beautiful dress, what a wonderful find. Just Gorgeous!
    Happy weekend
    Denise x

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Thank you for your comments - I am not always able to reply but they are always appreciated.
Lucy x

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