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Does anyone know anything about vintage clothing? I found an amazing vintage dress at a thrift store today! I was hoping to learn a little more about it! I know the designer is Kay Selig and that she was big in the 50s and 60s but thats it! It needs some repair, but overall it is in amazing condition!
 
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It is! I have seen her dresses on vintage clothing sites for around $300... this one was $8!!!

Here is the pic for those not on facebook!

Its pretty wrinkled right now though! but I couldnt wait to take a picture! Its a little snug, but I am on a diet and working out so hopefully it will fit perfectly very very soon!
 

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I LOVE vintage clothes, mainly from the 50s. Beautiful dress!


I have a poodle skirt I have to get pictures of!
I gained a loooooot of weight since I got it, though, so for now I can't wear it.


If you don't mind, I'll post some of the things on my wish list!















2 problems- those are all way out of my price range, and I need to lose weight before I go and get new clothes. There's a vintage clothing store across town, where I plan to go.
 

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Originally Posted by capt_jordi

It is! I have seen her dresses on vintage clothing sites for around $300... this one was $8!!!

Here is the pic for those not on facebook!

Its pretty wrinkled right now though! but I couldnt wait to take a picture! Its a little snug, but I am on a diet and working out so hopefully it will fit perfectly very very soon!
Wow! How pretty. I don't know the designer, but it's a beautiful dress.
 

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Originally Posted by capt_jordi

Does anyone know anything about vintage clothing? I found an amazing vintage dress at a thrift store today! I was hoping to learn a little more about it! I know the designer is Kay Selig and that she was big in the 50s and 60s but thats it! It needs some repair, but overall it is in amazing condition!
I never heard of her, but here's some info. She was in the 1960's:

http://www.vintageous.com/v4205.htm
 

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Originally Posted by Mollysmom

I LOVE vintage clothes, mainly from the 50s. Beautiful dress!


I have a poodle skirt I have to get pictures of!
I gained a loooooot of weight since I got it, though, so for now I can't wear it.


If you don't mind, I'll post some of the things on my wish list!















2 problems- those are all way out of my price range, and I need to lose weight before I go and get new clothes. There's a vintage clothing store across town, where I plan to go.
I love the first 4 dresses. Are those true vintage? Or are they vintage inspired pieces?
 
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thank you guys! I love it! I cant wait to get it steamed! And probably the straps taken out a touch and the sash hemmed up! Now to find something fancy to wear it for! Most likely a few weddings and maybe some other random occasions!
 
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Oh yeah and to add another question:

What would you call this? A cocktail dress I guess? its not really formal but it seems fancy being silk and all the different angles with the pleating... any opinions?
 

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I def think a cocktail dress.
but, you probably could also throw on a nice denim jacket and sandals if you wanted to wear it out to a nice dinner.

When you wear it, show us pics!
 

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It looks like cocktail dress. I adore it.


The pics I posted are all vintage inspired pieces. The store I mentioned where I plan to go is a thrift shop specializing in real vintage clothes.
 
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