Thursday, June 17, 2010
Oh, Jabot! Part Two
As promised, here are a couple of pics of a 1930s day dress I have that has an attached ruffley jabot detail. If only these were as easy to whip up in a pinch as the jabot collars. This frock is dear to me as this was one of the very first 30s dresses I ever bought and I *know* it is not everyone's taste, but I just LOVE it. It is part of the reason I fell head over heels in love with the 30s. I wish I could show you all the various snaps that one must fasten to get the dress and collar in place. I also wish it was a bit less wrinkly in the photos. Oopsy. Now, here's a quick note: I found this dress listed as 1940s and marked down significantly (assumably because the seller was thinking it was a really weird 40s dress ;)). This is how I've found many of my 30s dresses, so for fellow 30s lovers out there, I recommend when shopping online or in shops that sort frocks by decade, you check out other sections because many times the 30s dresses are thrown into the wrong category. I could spot this as 30s from a mile away because of the jabot (as well as its length and the abundance of metal snaps). 'Nough said!
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gosh, i love it! it's just like all of the dress the ladies worn in ealr 30s films. you look fabulous!
lord, that made no sense...but hopefully you get the idea :o)
Such a gorgeous dress, and a brilliant tip too!! Thirties is really difficult to come by, especially at reasonable prices, so I'll bear this in mind next time I'm looking!!!
From Carys of La Ville Inconnue
I love it! Thanks for the tip on 30's dresses. I just bought my very first 30's dress a few days ago. It needs some extra love but I think I can make it work. LOVE The jabots!!
BEAUTIFUL dress! I love the jabot!
So, this was the quintessential starter dress? I can see the appeal, Baroness. I love the way it just skims the curves without being too racy. And the neck detail is frilly and feminine, yet channels something masculine as well. Hmmm, I don't know if I can explain what I am driving at. I will keep your strategy in mind.
P.S. Have you any inclination to a vintage silk and velvet 20's plum-colored fainting couch blanket and pillow with tassels? If so, drop me a line... perhaps we can work something out to bedeck your deco-styled home, missus!
Absolutely gorgeous! I just love your 1930s style.
Best Wishes,
Amanda
Beautiful in blue, the last pic is just wonderful!
I LOVE it! And the jabot is adorable - quite the special touch!
~Lauren
This is definitely the one that started it all. Oh, jabot, indeed ;) xoxo
I am in love with that collar! So, so pretty!
Dearest, you absolutely CHANNEL the spirit of this aesthetic! Gorgeous!
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