One of my favorite vintage 40's dresses is now to big on me. The question becomes...should I have it altered to fit me again, sell it, or keep it locked away in my closet because you never know, I could gain weight again??
It has the most adorable red flower bakelite buttons!
I use to wear it with my killer 40's red peep toe sling backs with the cute red bows on them! Thank god I can still fit in the shoes!
I say, if it's a favorite, alter it to fit and wear it! Think positive, that you won't need to keep it in a bigger size just in case. I bet it looks very cute on you!
ReplyDeletepay a good tailor to alter it. Its darling, and yes think positive that you wont need it to be bigger :)
ReplyDeleteor ask the tailor not to cut it, so it can be let out again?
Good luck its darling.
I am all for the alter. At the end of the day I still think half my vintage frocks will outlast me or I get tired of them or as I get older the style no longer suits. So I say if you love it, alter it and wear it to death and enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteI'm also for having it altered so you can keep wearing it. I'm sure it looks lovely on you and makes you feel good when you wear it.
ReplyDeleteOkay all you ladies have convinced me....now all I have to do is find a good seamstress and see if it can be done! The waist is 32" and I'm down to a 27" that's a lot of fabric to take in!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness you went from a 32 to a 27 that quickly! Great Job!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the dress, if it were mine I'd keep it. But since it isn't I think you should sell it to me! :)
hahahahaha.... :) No not that quickly...we are talking 3 years here for my waist to shrink!
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI would never get rid of a gem like that.
Alter it!
Just fabulous summer time dress... Red shoes are looking perfect for this dress!!
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