Vintage Dresses: Cool ideas for Sun & Summer

Icey, cool, floating softly,<br /><br />Dresses of summer, <br /><br />come winter we'll dream about them...<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVegGZTvNHz_vxrv8IUxgs4fA7vEUx429xKXoP-DbHZnXquNz83POGz6j43tHolG62zG7kK0-57opSJwxTqekCsqyCosqv0qXkU51_dVJwGyQGfrCD37QqSCETl-tj4pXFhfMXo5OeXTm/s1600-h/P7170087.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359931263436790882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLVegGZTvNHz_vxrv8IUxgs4fA7vEUx429xKXoP-DbHZnXquNz83POGz6j43tHolG62zG7kK0-57opSJwxTqekCsqyCosqv0qXkU51_dVJwGyQGfrCD37QqSCETl-tj4pXFhfMXo5OeXTm/s400/P7170087.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXV_mD5nZwopyhoMSSrx_Avg0NUkR5YHpCDZVS9HAgZJSlzhnR8eNz_V-lV0vjSb0Go77AYrSZ6eTLG4BxJIxomx3xcKOO9n1eHBPf4YhX4KkzBlB2RrVoWxAtsf0jeD39FLE_9zK5dqB/s1600-h/P7170062.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359931079349524594" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZXV_mD5nZwopyhoMSSrx_Avg0NUkR5YHpCDZVS9HAgZJSlzhnR8eNz_V-lV0vjSb0Go77AYrSZ6eTLG4BxJIxomx3xcKOO9n1eHBPf4YhX4KkzBlB2RrVoWxAtsf0jeD39FLE_9zK5dqB/s400/P7170062.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 268px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0I1P9g8tmiw7BXdJ37W-xhxZwYXuncgIbOWigfUjQmuNvF3c9DSlIANtkCUC2Vi49r0JGv2XVQVl75W96vKEAw6Th-ErN7-ygxAdgvSiIfgjjb7nioAhiAipXu_NFNiJ0p5I82dkls8M/s1600-h/P7170093.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359930731696964850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk0I1P9g8tmiw7BXdJ37W-xhxZwYXuncgIbOWigfUjQmuNvF3c9DSlIANtkCUC2Vi49r0JGv2XVQVl75W96vKEAw6Th-ErN7-ygxAdgvSiIfgjjb7nioAhiAipXu_NFNiJ0p5I82dkls8M/s400/P7170093.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 280px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br />These can be yours now at <a href="http://www.etsy.com<br />/shop.php?user_id=6215531">Pintuckstyle on Etsy</a>.<br /><br />Drop by and sit a spell, <br /><br />we have a jug of tea in the 'fridge,<br /><br />and a rocker on the front porch for you.

Vintage Dresses: Cool ideas for Sun & Summer

Icey, cool, floating softly, Dresses of summer, come winter we'll dream about them... These can be yours now at /shop.php?user_id=621553...

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Vintage Dresses for Summer that are HOT right now!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbUDBdWIbeQ7pT1F9ItW6B5MAIlhbXw4fMkI0GwJTsIbx2Qt6EUdAt9zK9CmZo7it6KTVfI4wsQZPOv3Xo9c-H8nkq_zBQUow6VU_6gcbftVpg01XCEwVMUDA3w1nT2fIwR8NjxGFtl9S/s1600-h/P6140243.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351391911161889250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBbUDBdWIbeQ7pT1F9ItW6B5MAIlhbXw4fMkI0GwJTsIbx2Qt6EUdAt9zK9CmZo7it6KTVfI4wsQZPOv3Xo9c-H8nkq_zBQUow6VU_6gcbftVpg01XCEwVMUDA3w1nT2fIwR8NjxGFtl9S/s400/P6140243.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 178px; height: 400px;" /></a>1960's shirt <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=26980371">dress in a floral silk by McMullen</a>, the original shirt dress inventor: a real American style that is so collectable, as well as super trendy right now! This lined silk dress is perfect for a garden wedding, baby or bridal shower this summer.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_pQm2qsQYgmwl_zL4Bg9J5KaxzuthgaKgk8sxBS0LvKn4KK6l8AxukW_pIlBN2FI91ERu4MZjxIu_Z9S4LQTMxzoDqqLoXhUuvuCCnfkNG2HjbQgSNBtoR-xheqcmH8I7Vml2Pr85lsd/s1600-h/P6140324.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351391572340841698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG_pQm2qsQYgmwl_zL4Bg9J5KaxzuthgaKgk8sxBS0LvKn4KK6l8AxukW_pIlBN2FI91ERu4MZjxIu_Z9S4LQTMxzoDqqLoXhUuvuCCnfkNG2HjbQgSNBtoR-xheqcmH8I7Vml2Pr85lsd/s400/P6140324.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 232px; height: 400px;" /></a>Hot Luau, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=26983514">Hawaiian Sarong</a> in a super cool cotton Barkcloth from the 70's. It would be a show stopper at your fav Tiki Lounge this summer!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4yJmkxGRpXey-y_whyphenhyphen7lr34VXAmoT-XB86bB34NMyTpQoeC49zivzV9L9p0y9VpDdWo1gsHyHvX-4HIvJo8UtSUKqQlstLpmx5Lq321-aVqJkbaTGtzvQ3YiEsQLbxbNjSOVepEsRYty/s1600-h/P6140340.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351394766224545474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4yJmkxGRpXey-y_whyphenhyphen7lr34VXAmoT-XB86bB34NMyTpQoeC49zivzV9L9p0y9VpDdWo1gsHyHvX-4HIvJo8UtSUKqQlstLpmx5Lq321-aVqJkbaTGtzvQ3YiEsQLbxbNjSOVepEsRYty/s400/P6140340.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 215px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=26982501">Mini Dress from the 70's</a>, in lime green knit, just waiting to go the beach with you or pack up for a quick flight out of town.<br /><br />These and more are new this weekend at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6215531">Pintuckstyle on Etsy</a>

Vintage Dresses for Summer that are HOT right now!

1960's shirt dress in a floral silk by McMullen , the original shirt dress inventor: a real American style that is so collectable, as we...

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Butterfly Sleeves

<a href="http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/pintucks/P5170010-1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/pintucks/P5170010-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" /></a><br /><br><br />This great mid-70's top with angel sleeves is something that can be easily made up for this summer, 30 years later.<br /><br><br /><a href="http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/pintucks/P5170011-2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/pintucks/P5170011-2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" /></a><br /><br><br />1)A quick look at the pattern shapes on the back of the pattern envelope, and it is clearly a simple chemise top(A)gathered onto a lace border(B)across the upper edge.<br />2)The angel sleeves are really rectangular handkerchief shapes(C), with that same lace sewn around all 4 edges.<br />3)While wearing the chemise, the rectangles are centered over each shoulder strap and sewn in place.<br />Now doesnt' that seems fairly quick and easy to do?<br /><br><br />If this seems like too much trouble, you can own the original vintage pattern, now selling on our Babylon Mall shop: Simplicity #7569, size L.

Butterfly Sleeves

This great mid-70's top with angel sleeves is something that can be easily made up for this summer, 30 years later. 1)A quick look at th...

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Greek Inspired

<a href="http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/pintucks/P1120221.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" src="http://i249.photobucket.com/albums/gg217/pintucks/P1120221.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px;" /></a><br /><br />There is a trend for drape elements in fashion right now.<br />If you are keeping up with fashion, it's nearly impossible not to note the gathered necklines, sleeves and bodices.<br /><br><br />This late 70's dress has distinctive crystal pleating that really makes for an elegant Grecian line. The neckline even has the look of an ancient Greek statue. We love the fit and romantic orchid design on the fabric. What could be more perfect for that wedding reception next month?<br /><br><br />It is available in our shop at http://www.babylonmall.com/, along with more new dresses to wear now or this summer.

Greek Inspired

There is a trend for drape elements in fashion right now. If you are keeping up with fashion, it's nearly impossible not to note the gat...

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Flower children everywhere

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNQidR72suPmiBv_KOJOFQlpGdBHKNYJ32vvhDI_PX4ColEixzjo70ZcQTsPs6pkH2efdD83GR8FPyLWq6grIwE9dR7566vQN6suNqznnFSCzr-B8qnPfj1Fz0tdQS-UM23_V0MkNXdg9/s1600-h/P3130005.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="464" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182859916846676194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeNQidR72suPmiBv_KOJOFQlpGdBHKNYJ32vvhDI_PX4ColEixzjo70ZcQTsPs6pkH2efdD83GR8FPyLWq6grIwE9dR7566vQN6suNqznnFSCzr-B8qnPfj1Fz0tdQS-UM23_V0MkNXdg9/s400/P3130005.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 621px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" width="300" /></a> There's something about those early 70's long dresses, with their flowing sleeves and twirling hemlines. This one has especially nice handkerchief sleeves of soft lace.<br /><br /><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182860406472947954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJhENfKGudmUfjbspMwKPGGeMrjrKDLgLKzKTXhvv9sL1Nm8Pgcur7zqtjfygoyIrmM4EGypQ5Kna7kJ8_MomkaYoyZxq55RCebXci18AroJ5Ra1EQwMSTIRCUAJ-WMTqC0SaW10W_hNw/s400/P3130009.JPG" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" /><br />It was to be worn on a sunny Sunday in spring, twirling around the grassy park while warbles from an untrained flute wafts across the crowds, insense on the breeze, bubbles floating down the sun beams, with a wreath of wild flowers worn as a crown.<br /><br />Or maybe this was a white dress, of the 'come over to my aunt's place this weekend, we're getting married in her backyard' kind of white dress. Don't worry about finding shoes to match, you can wear it with bare feet.<br /><div></div>

Flower children everywhere

There's something about those early 70's long dresses, with their flowing sleeves and twirling hemlines. This one has especially ni...

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