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55 Thousand Dresses: When Just One Dress Won't Do

<br /> <br /><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluYzEhkTU4Tdgnfdk_MrHxivZvzWU64kZnG_Uc0NRUReBLP6ARqxGZ8ryap1ulkaMjJuYBEcmry0mZdTq7Z6k_szHlt4yiVKpvlBmkl8GuDSexKds4EyAih7tqEmDat70usgkrQtX34A/s1600/Dresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhluYzEhkTU4Tdgnfdk_MrHxivZvzWU64kZnG_Uc0NRUReBLP6ARqxGZ8ryap1ulkaMjJuYBEcmry0mZdTq7Z6k_szHlt4yiVKpvlBmkl8GuDSexKds4EyAih7tqEmDat70usgkrQtX34A/s400/Dresses.jpg" /></a></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">This is just a short story about a guy from Germany who loves ball gowns and prom dresses, not for himself, but rather for his wife to wear when they go out dancing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>This doesn't seem unreasonable, until we learn that over a lifetime he amassed a collection that will out win anything you or I can put together--with all of our friends included!  The mythical collection came in at 55 thousand gowns when the count was finally tabulated earlier this year.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Now retired, this couple has a dress collection that must be sold off.  And they are doing it one-by-one or by bulk.  Where is this collection now?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>It's located in Los Angeles, and has been scheduled with open warehouse sales since last August.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br /><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">The next sale is scheduled for December 21, 2013, 10AM to 3PM, $5 cover charge, location: 13208 Estrella Avenue Suite C, Gardena, CA 90248.   For Wholesale purchases bring your wholesale license.  They ask that wholesale buyers should call for a private appointment.  Further information: Elodia at (310) 525-4515. </span><br /><br /><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">There are more deails on their website: </span><a href="http://55thousanddresses.com./"><b>55ThousandDresses.com</b>.</a></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br />Read the details about this amazing couple:</div><div class="MsoNormal">Article: <a href="http://www.laweekly.com/2013-08-01/news/cocktail-dresses-sale/" target="_blank"><b>LA Weekly</b></a><br />Article: <b><a href="http://55thousanddresses.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/Article-Daily-Breeze.pdf" target="_blank">The Daily Breeze</a> </b></div>

55 Thousand Dresses: When Just One Dress Won't Do

This is just a short story about a guy from Germany who loves ball gowns and prom dresses, not for himself, but rather for his wife to wear...

5:00 AM

Vintage Dress: late 1930's to early 1940's

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNX6wy0wXrT2nDmbQXkU7SHBWYgZuKe3nb8ECzaDdI4XYVreqj40FlcjtY1H2PDBZFDDRhrbaoJUSYJktX4Eleo8gbgUNSJhqGrj3hZnT0JoLsHetK4Ha4ou34ET_i_bzxpu8gQQKiwvD/s1600/IMG_4655.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612005271777706194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNX6wy0wXrT2nDmbQXkU7SHBWYgZuKe3nb8ECzaDdI4XYVreqj40FlcjtY1H2PDBZFDDRhrbaoJUSYJktX4Eleo8gbgUNSJhqGrj3hZnT0JoLsHetK4Ha4ou34ET_i_bzxpu8gQQKiwvD/s400/IMG_4655.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 364px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqMH9lqoIVIx9aOyVGVCAAbiA3eRnDWUPAoECKV4HCIlXCYz_FqssoKe6evqqblGBgi8i4caDT9KoqZS0YRqW-WUiTJMGdeveJJs1nOphVFLLdqRvSRMqO8JnRFiguKTeNZf1GT_zn1qX/s1600/IMG_4654.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612005391551750546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqqMH9lqoIVIx9aOyVGVCAAbiA3eRnDWUPAoECKV4HCIlXCYz_FqssoKe6evqqblGBgi8i4caDT9KoqZS0YRqW-WUiTJMGdeveJJs1nOphVFLLdqRvSRMqO8JnRFiguKTeNZf1GT_zn1qX/s400/IMG_4654.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 270px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />Dating vintage dresses can be fun, with so many clues to find hidden in the dress.  The vintage dress shown here dates from the late 1930's through early 1940's.  It is of black crepe, cut with a skirt that has 10 gores sewn to the hip yoke.  This fanciful design was lost when WWII rations controlled skirt yardage.  In addition, it has 2 metal zippers by Talon: one at the back neckline, and the other in the left side seam.  These are typical locations for zippers during that era.  The metal zippers would become unavailable during the war years, so we can assume this dress was made prior to 1942.<br /><br />The photos below give some close-up views showing the details of both bodice and skirt.  These details can help when trying to create reproductions.  They also provide inspiration when designing modern fashions with a hint of vintage.  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtvvhy-qEh3GU7vAfRN9CPhzWdejJCQSbJbY9NZm1Ndj8AvQ6kS8t1Z874Dm40MMiBUJvhyjYMcgvTNDYOO0rnE91bTEEJiZ9lyX2CtxHbRlw7bn4Hx1vR3AZ3aNRsFBG2nDlQ-6Hrb0K/s1600/IMG_4657.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612006697996856994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQtvvhy-qEh3GU7vAfRN9CPhzWdejJCQSbJbY9NZm1Ndj8AvQ6kS8t1Z874Dm40MMiBUJvhyjYMcgvTNDYOO0rnE91bTEEJiZ9lyX2CtxHbRlw7bn4Hx1vR3AZ3aNRsFBG2nDlQ-6Hrb0K/s400/IMG_4657.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />The bodice bows are set on very small pockets where the yoke meets the crepe bodice.  The striped yoke and sleeves are made from 1/4" wide strips of the crepe fabric, sewn to a sheer black backing.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjILVadT1S5iHMxd8BRutzFuouxY6hRCaB9I-RVC6YEQAThRzxXXrdElYS3I9Ik-ib6xW5VLxy2_7XHJfbVK9hQXww2PpvLWB18FRIqAgM2rOepxOUgtdp4NmYE4bgvJmd5KO1JLcMyaear/s1600/IMG_4653.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612005564642856546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjILVadT1S5iHMxd8BRutzFuouxY6hRCaB9I-RVC6YEQAThRzxXXrdElYS3I9Ik-ib6xW5VLxy2_7XHJfbVK9hQXww2PpvLWB18FRIqAgM2rOepxOUgtdp4NmYE4bgvJmd5KO1JLcMyaear/s400/IMG_4653.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br />The skirt has 3 gores in back and 7 in front.  The hip yoke is cut in one with the center gore, creating a "T" shaped panel.  The length is original to the dress, with an inch deep hem.  There are signs of belt loops at each side seam.<br /><br />Bodice shirring in 5 rows creates gathers at the waistline.  These provide the fit without darts because the entire bodice is cut on the bias.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JNVCBsbqVgg3Lsu6YDtlye5kVxarcmoh-y25wu4THrJLPpW63VjX3XqCYP8xJYNUdn9bsdaYmB-nhoqYcR5LhQHcoS5j7W159tc3fzH5X3pMKZpAmChffURxKUfFpTF-6WhGGmrxlXsn/s1600/IMG_4668.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5612005942811254658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7JNVCBsbqVgg3Lsu6YDtlye5kVxarcmoh-y25wu4THrJLPpW63VjX3XqCYP8xJYNUdn9bsdaYmB-nhoqYcR5LhQHcoS5j7W159tc3fzH5X3pMKZpAmChffURxKUfFpTF-6WhGGmrxlXsn/s400/IMG_4668.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Measurements:</span><br />bustline = 42" around<br />waistline = 33" around<br />hipline = 40" around<br />bodice length = 17" from shoulder, over bust to waistline<br />skirt length = 27" from waistline to hem at side seam<br />sleeve length = 5" at side seam<br />sleeve width = 12" around at cuff<br />hem line circumference = 84" around<br /><br />Available at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75004220/vintage-late-1930s-very-early-1940s"><span style="font-weight:bold;">PintuckStyle on Etsy<br /></span></a>

Vintage Dress: late 1930's to early 1940's

Dating vintage dresses can be fun, with so many clues to find hidden in the dress. The vintage dress shown here dates from the late 1930...

10:25 PM

Vintage Fashion for Curvey Women: Large Sizes Do Come in Vintage Too!

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxrxR3vNWOMBlZYpaFnIrPqUBGuD5273ouwNoW1tVzjNrlMzrKFw9j_Ggy5LKRNryKEOC4Vkb_B7cyOupwg9MUGQ85QIq9RtnmdfymiLtz0XcJXnGsfKq5e06GKRcukNpEnjV0Xi78ETL/s1600-h/P5220148.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkxrxR3vNWOMBlZYpaFnIrPqUBGuD5273ouwNoW1tVzjNrlMzrKFw9j_Ggy5LKRNryKEOC4Vkb_B7cyOupwg9MUGQ85QIq9RtnmdfymiLtz0XcJXnGsfKq5e06GKRcukNpEnjV0Xi78ETL/s400/P5220148.JPG" /></a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_9&listing_id=25532128&ga_search_query=large&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6215531"><i>Abstract Print Sheath, late 1950's - mid-1960's</i></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The February issue of "V" fashion magazine features "size", with a much publicized viewing of large size models wearing current fashion trends.<br /><br />Oddly, when it comes to vintage, most people assume that the entire population prior to 1980 was tiny and slender, without curves or any additional body padding.  To the contrary, sizes for larger vintage lovers are there if you seek them out.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Shift in Tidepool patterned fabric: late 1960's</i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_Rz1gI_9pUEEFvmVWn8W18g89uK9l8gwSsWg467k0EbWdYxP7lMfP4glviBozubyP5F03xrOUrjB_JagrOets5kv3XcpDwrI06LgTKavVWqX0CP9QTWbd_5IEvW8iLrqBTGGY6JAcYC4/s1600-h/P3150036.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH_Rz1gI_9pUEEFvmVWn8W18g89uK9l8gwSsWg467k0EbWdYxP7lMfP4glviBozubyP5F03xrOUrjB_JagrOets5kv3XcpDwrI06LgTKavVWqX0CP9QTWbd_5IEvW8iLrqBTGGY6JAcYC4/s400/P3150036.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThQyaYT6P60KXZxpVl0-fFdOltnKzcCqKSm8qPHhaDYbcC9on-N9NNRC5TRXtwK-pIbCbNoPwcnLQ8Bxzsk5dcis4PIdEi3UD_5TOXI5EGOClj009yFJp6_59wWZqh6J5ePgyJp02Uoo5/s1600-h/P3150221.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiThQyaYT6P60KXZxpVl0-fFdOltnKzcCqKSm8qPHhaDYbcC9on-N9NNRC5TRXtwK-pIbCbNoPwcnLQ8Bxzsk5dcis4PIdEi3UD_5TOXI5EGOClj009yFJp6_59wWZqh6J5ePgyJp02Uoo5/s400/P3150221.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <i>Shift in Red/White/Blue print: mid to late 1960's (sold)<br /></i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It's my belief that large size vintage fashion is scarce because those sizes are in demand.<br />Rather than being few and far between, the size range sells quickly.  Another factor may be that  vintage fashion has been in and out of popularity since the late 1960's, so that some garments are just plain worn out and no longer in circulation.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0tJHUKXcUvL7C9XJbLNKvp2mvO4xntzThN_mwWVrod-9URzwSVPBw0nsSzyo3FxwJ9eE9_bFSp8K53qtkXGMHs8WQpL4lnrcN-paNtECY0zujnjmnGZ2v_7rOSUkrKdvLw-PrqzUNgep/s1600-h/Slide2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif0tJHUKXcUvL7C9XJbLNKvp2mvO4xntzThN_mwWVrod-9URzwSVPBw0nsSzyo3FxwJ9eE9_bFSp8K53qtkXGMHs8WQpL4lnrcN-paNtECY0zujnjmnGZ2v_7rOSUkrKdvLw-PrqzUNgep/s400/Slide2.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></a><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32353015"><i>Fitted Sheath in White Gold Brocade: late 1950's through mid-1960's</i></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i> </i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Don't let these photos fool you, these are large size fashions, pinned onto a whisp of a figure to show them.  </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdc1L6ouHCbN8bj1FFEE3_5IwxA0nXl9ZNdLqm1zwhLkz0XVRAt_Dz4z5gwm3sa2tTCgOQwoJihe6-P4molFvSAquE6T-IxDY3C4smaHZOtvLx6qPuG2EjOAXnS_polS1-a3OA7ipCbfQ/s1600-h/P6140324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgdc1L6ouHCbN8bj1FFEE3_5IwxA0nXl9ZNdLqm1zwhLkz0XVRAt_Dz4z5gwm3sa2tTCgOQwoJihe6-P4molFvSAquE6T-IxDY3C4smaHZOtvLx6qPuG2EjOAXnS_polS1-a3OA7ipCbfQ/s320/P6140324.JPG" /> </a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Tiki Floral Luau Sarong: 1970's (sold)</i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=17613277"><i></i></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8JEhD10awghofZlvQHWsMsZm6VVz8t00bzFA7TCUDzvZvo03T76lBoahhKoLn-K8taVXM2k9hwt7tXeLqST_ymKfHNJEhrptTPGUK4SVBIDyai1O3pH3lE5s0Ed4Ktg8dyGuwANK8mi8/s1600-h/IMG_4025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8JEhD10awghofZlvQHWsMsZm6VVz8t00bzFA7TCUDzvZvo03T76lBoahhKoLn-K8taVXM2k9hwt7tXeLqST_ymKfHNJEhrptTPGUK4SVBIDyai1O3pH3lE5s0Ed4Ktg8dyGuwANK8mi8/s400/IMG_4025.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaV_6sMeewxisGMOmoizL0I6_6ljIQk990Xn7Tq8jTS-w6YMayhhs4SKhCbh_hyphenhyphenYn-yF8yc_aDhZTV_af9k4maUbzU6eQ38Mx7wlWY7fXNuJTzpCsVds0TIYlg1Lt-7W3kr5ypQI1SY6-/s1600-h/IMG_3920.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaV_6sMeewxisGMOmoizL0I6_6ljIQk990Xn7Tq8jTS-w6YMayhhs4SKhCbh_hyphenhyphenYn-yF8yc_aDhZTV_af9k4maUbzU6eQ38Mx7wlWY7fXNuJTzpCsVds0TIYlg1Lt-7W3kr5ypQI1SY6-/s400/IMG_3920.JPG" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29943321"><i>Teal Blue Crystal Pleated Dress: late 1970's</i></a><br /><br />Some of these great fashions are currently for sale on Etsy.  Others have been sold or are waiting their turn to be listed for sale in the future.<br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i> </i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVoHyfyBKhtTY_2gNpuu7Mnbtnsp7TLhrzBCOGHslwSCJ7w4jTWIM4waDNLnwv2_hIfOi5WSczVqmo4t-xbG57RmcMAE28rQ2ksrAdPDlOhXScKrh5qQvZsOvqYkSkECikXr0Oua55EJ5/s1600-h/P3150198.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlVoHyfyBKhtTY_2gNpuu7Mnbtnsp7TLhrzBCOGHslwSCJ7w4jTWIM4waDNLnwv2_hIfOi5WSczVqmo4t-xbG57RmcMAE28rQ2ksrAdPDlOhXScKrh5qQvZsOvqYkSkECikXr0Oua55EJ5/s400/P3150198.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIFXko5ExeVhlk78SC5CyCBgh6wZbDXgPVN9XFitj0NSE2PeHFgR7I8n8u3ETpzjARamVoWRAVxqNmvOrmm7r7qyOWCkbltLhyphenhyphen9iI1ID9QclYqcp1J9kioYNBZ6LIQP2WVQrahNx78HvP/s1600-h/IMG_4051.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIFXko5ExeVhlk78SC5CyCBgh6wZbDXgPVN9XFitj0NSE2PeHFgR7I8n8u3ETpzjARamVoWRAVxqNmvOrmm7r7qyOWCkbltLhyphenhyphen9iI1ID9QclYqcp1J9kioYNBZ6LIQP2WVQrahNx78HvP/s400/IMG_4051.JPG" style="cursor: move;" /></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> <i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31379664">Chiffon Knit Boho Peasant Dress: 1970's</a></i><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">  <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8VUzHHCpmYOi9oDLBnhhA658tmroJYxljgDg877mTOmAvr2CresTLvOYjXCRsBQ99LZ1Oo7EmLDxn_VfZOUuM2ptKBbJ0DJuHXWehpTFlwtcC5HhomVOgk96lhUIhdMlusIg2u9zGf1f/s1600-h/P3150063.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8VUzHHCpmYOi9oDLBnhhA658tmroJYxljgDg877mTOmAvr2CresTLvOYjXCRsBQ99LZ1Oo7EmLDxn_VfZOUuM2ptKBbJ0DJuHXWehpTFlwtcC5HhomVOgk96lhUIhdMlusIg2u9zGf1f/s400/P3150063.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZhYA8IzETFNFW29oQUF8QHvak1P4_f-W2LBJWODxsyZoNPedFecSOyDTty_3JxtnmgUAkcGSyRQnp0zyuAK-dLBwOAJiv0ASOlRuDYJQJKR3fYRDiCRQyLyBbtDmZYl2N5cD4u-zledZ/s1600-h/PA310213.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKZhYA8IzETFNFW29oQUF8QHvak1P4_f-W2LBJWODxsyZoNPedFecSOyDTty_3JxtnmgUAkcGSyRQnp0zyuAK-dLBwOAJiv0ASOlRuDYJQJKR3fYRDiCRQyLyBbtDmZYl2N5cD4u-zledZ/s640/PA310213.JPG" /></a><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Lace Dress by Gloria Swanson: early 1950's (sold)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">If you are looking for large size vintage, check <a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results_shop.php?search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6215531&search_query=large">PintuckStyle on Etsy</a> often, since these great styles sell fast!<br /><br /><br /></span>

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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3a5jg0ZJh7abmCaSleMR3HzrGFgSHsXczUYOpf3IdBNzDKxhnrefHzegr_o6DqBN9CzIFVf6Tz0KpoSWYZRS_bzpyftItWGgdA0LIlpEwvLcoUf_CJvgNyRIbkJq-H8y5IWxh-57Tbt0W/s1600-h/IMG_2690.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371877828154229026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3a5jg0ZJh7abmCaSleMR3HzrGFgSHsXczUYOpf3IdBNzDKxhnrefHzegr_o6DqBN9CzIFVf6Tz0KpoSWYZRS_bzpyftItWGgdA0LIlpEwvLcoUf_CJvgNyRIbkJq-H8y5IWxh-57Tbt0W/s400/IMG_2690.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ER5x7gYbrSyG72WeiwrclaWPOkfLblu_YFuljqo0liJU9z1c4JkPI-Q5m_YercAzlW_5G_JiGtHjodTvT5KjP36iB71Fno0NF3RTjlvGzMsXVLKzfa5W83FihEC-BgmnyNV4oYNM-nJD/s1600-h/IMG_2691.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371876729101204290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1ER5x7gYbrSyG72WeiwrclaWPOkfLblu_YFuljqo0liJU9z1c4JkPI-Q5m_YercAzlW_5G_JiGtHjodTvT5KjP36iB71Fno0NF3RTjlvGzMsXVLKzfa5W83FihEC-BgmnyNV4oYNM-nJD/s400/IMG_2691.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43dfJA1kWsYPXbsvySmCPrYY9yf91lyIr-lsaPppZMDWDJwgPxJz60niFGBmAVlxiWBz6HXkyrzniEVQW5RL82uQGU9qvh3K5hezRJiAPphMdDWBfpHaNdF2VRMHJv7Gu38hMZUU2ReBt/s1600-h/IMG_2696.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371876539842804642" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi43dfJA1kWsYPXbsvySmCPrYY9yf91lyIr-lsaPppZMDWDJwgPxJz60niFGBmAVlxiWBz6HXkyrzniEVQW5RL82uQGU9qvh3K5hezRJiAPphMdDWBfpHaNdF2VRMHJv7Gu38hMZUU2ReBt/s400/IMG_2696.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><br /><br />Living with vintage around the house can take on so many different expressions.  The views here are of places in my home where the texture, color and shape of small little things remind me of special people and places I have been.<br /><br />Sometimes it only takes a few bits of color with a favorite treasure.  An old paper flower and an antique mirror can bring about a visual treat that makes us stop in the rush of a busy day.

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