I've just been reading Julia Douglas' (Douglas McPherson's) vintage clothes romance, Polka Dot Dreams, in which Natty Smalls, the heroine of the novel, has a vintage or reproduction outfit for every day of the week. I love this era and its clothing.
Many of you will know that I am a keen dancer (ballroom, Latin, salsa, Argentine tango and modern jive).
Last night my husband, the famous timeline creator, and I went to a jive dance and I kept thinking how much better I would dance if I had a dress like Natty's. So today I spent a long time on the Internet and came up with the dress above. I've never bought a dress on-line before so am rather apprehensive as to whether it will fit. Hopefully it will.
I shall buy a net underskirt to give it an authentic 50's look and then I shall be ready for all the dances I have lined up for Christmas.
I may not look quite like Natty, but I will certainly feel like her... can't wait!
Apologies to those reading this on I-pads or I-phones who can't see the above vintage video clip - I'll keep it in for those viewing on PCs.
My story in this month's People's Friend Special (out Wednesday) is nothing about dancing but I hope you'll enjoy it anyway.
Love the dress, Wendy, you will definitely look the part! I think there are sites where you can hire dresses too, if you don't want to buy. Probably a good way to get a vintage dress for a special event. Happy jiving :)
ReplyDeleteYes, there are, Tracy, I thought I'd buy one as I can wear it to both my ballroom Xmas and New Year dances and my jive weekender next year. I hope it fits as they have some lovely dresses on their site and I might treat myself to another.
DeleteI really want to learn to jive or salsa, and keep saying I'll take lessons then never do! Those picture are really inspiring, and fingers crossed the dress fits ;o)
ReplyDeleteWell, Karen, New Years resolution time coming up fast - the perfect time to take that first step. I've been dancing for over twenty years and still love it.
Delete... that was meant to be a smile, not a creepy wink!!
ReplyDeleteHa ha - must make a note not to sit next to you again at the next writing workshop we both attend!
DeleteLove the dress, Wendy, and I'm sure you'll look brilliant in it! I really need to get back to dancing, though I don't think I'd have the energy for jive.
ReplyDeleteYou must do ballroom, Rosemary - you'd love it!
DeleteThe clothes are absolutely gorgeous, aren't they, from that era? Although not sure i would have liked the cinched waists and winklepickers!
ReplyDeleteIt would be great if I had a waist to cinch, Sam.
DeleteHi Wendy, You'll certainly look the part, and wearing a dress like that you'll feel the part too. Enjoy
DeleteIt arrived today. I love it!
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