the last thing I bought

[e_phemerart]

I'm avoiding shopping today (well, we do have to get Josette some more kitten chow, but I don't have to go anywhere near a mall for that), but I did make a major purchase yesterday!

And, no, it wasn't another pair of running shoes.

lol..I know, B & I just got engaged a week ago and haven't even set a date yet, but I bought my wedding dress. :)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270857626824&ssPageName=ADME%3AL%3AOC%3AUS%3A1123

I've always loved these kind of dreamy frothy vintage froufrou dresses. Was nice to have a reason to indulge myself and buy one (and thanks to a bonus at work, the money to afford it.) I like the idea of wearing a pretty cupcake of a dress, something that has a secret history, and that is at least as old as I am.

I should just be able to squeeze fit the waist (with a corset assist), or can figure out how to alter it, or spend more gym time altering myself. :)


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Comments

[futureframe.livejournal.com]

beautiful!

[auroraceleste.livejournal.com]

It's adorable, but please get a proper petti, that hoop they display it with looks strange. I'll bet it will be easier to alter, seam allowances were bigger in the 50's and 60's.

[e-phemera.livejournal.com]

I agree about the hoop; yes, I'll get/have a better petticoat. :)

[cal-foxx.livejournal.com]

Hope we get to see you in it sometime. I bet you'll be gorgeous!

[danabren.livejournal.com]

I ... really like that!

I suggest finding a proper girdle, instead of a corset. Plus, it's very naughty fun to wear ;)

Seconding the suggestion to find a crinoline, rather than the hoop.

[e-phemera.livejournal.com]

I really trust your costume sense.... so, which sort of undergarments would you suggest I get to best go with this dress?
A tea length crinoline? But how much "pouf"?
and what'll be most useful to control my tummy?

[danabren.livejournal.com]

Ideally, you would be able to find a vintage girdle with both tummy control and with a built-in bra (good pointy bewbage!)

Spend some time checking links here http://thecostumersmanifesto.com/index.php?title=Vintage_Clothing this should give you some excellent silhouettes for the fullness of the crinoline and hopefully some links to vintage undergarments.