This hat is pretty wild right? I don't wear it often, for sadly few occasions call for such fabulous frippery as this ridiculous hat! I made it several years ago and piled on the ostrich feathers and ribbons. Somehow it may be more suited to a bustle gown than 1940's fashions, but the 40s saw some pretty crazy tilt hats so I think I can get away with it.
This black dress was also made several years ago, as I made it to wear to my university graduation ceremony under my voluminous black graduation gown. There are things I would change about the dress for sure, mostly the shoulders/straps/sleeves area. One day I may lower the hemline too as there is plenty of fabric folded into the hem to do so. Still, the cotton sateen is nice and I like the silly side drape. I kept the rest of my outfit monochrome as to not distract from my hat, choosing a black belt, gloves, and shoes. The necklace is one of my favorite vintage finds ever and is dreamily renaissance inspired mid-century goodness. My ultimate dream would be to find matching earrings out there in the world someday!
I've just noticed my hair looks so short here! It's just because I used a small sized curling iron producing tighter curls. I'm still practicing more 40s-ish styles, and the front of my hair is actually pulled up in a bit of a poodle underneath my hat here, though you can't really tell in these photos. Luckily it was an overcast day (yes, I long for cloud cover) meaning for once I am not squinting! Small victories :) This is a lot of hat to wear out in public here in suburbia, so tell me-- what is the craziest "vintage" item you have worn around town?
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| Dress, Earrings & Hat: Made by me Necklace: Vintage Shoes: Modcloth Tights: Target Belt & Gloves: Vintage |
I had a feeling when I started reading this blog that I would resent my lack of craft skills even more than I already did... So impressed! I can't think of anything that I've worn that was particularly 'crazy' - well, by modern standards at least. Half of what I see the youngsters wearing looks mad to me, though, because I am now very old ;)
ReplyDeleteI suppose youngsters do wear some pretty wacky things these days, but mostly it's just the super casual look around here. No one bothers getting dressed anymore! Hopefully hats will make a come back one day :)
DeleteA gorgeous look and the hat is amazing. I love your hair in these photos too. Kx
ReplyDeleteThank you! My new 1/2" barrel curling iron makes little curls like this a breeze!
DeleteThat hat is arrestingly stunning. Love, love, epicly love - and would wear faster than you can say "chapeau"! :) Your millinery work is off-the-charts awesome, my sweet friend.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Thank you Jessica! I do wish I had even more time to devote to millinery, in another time I would certainly have worked in a hat shop! It's just too bad there are rarely such things as hat shops anymore!
DeleteThis is a fabulous hat and I think it looks wonderful paired with this dress. Love the flash of tartan ribbon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Kate! I'm glad you noticed the plaid ribbon :)
DeleteOooh... The ribbon and the opulent feather just go straight to my heart! This is gorgeous and I'm so glad you decided to style it and show us! ❤
ReplyDeletexox,
bonita of Lavender & Twill
Thanks Bonita! Opulent feathers are always a good thing :)
DeleteI love your post, the colors are beautiful! I'm a designer and currently working on a hair accessories collection called The Butterfly Effect, made with real butterflies, I feel like you would like it : http://goo.gl/fdLwAj
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work!