Kelly green. Not a color I would wear except as a retro look. But I really love this dress. I requires ironing or I woudl travel with an wear it more often.
But I do love this dress. I think it is so flattering. I suspect it of being a bridesmaid's dress, lucky bridesmaid.
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| By Jerry Abuan cia FB |
By Jerry Abuan
I paired it with a vintage faux gold broach and earring set that has a steampunk feel, and cream accessories.
Here's a bit of a retrospective on kelly green...
For Lord Akeldama:
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| 1810 Vest 1810s The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
For Mrs. Loontwill:
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| 1872 The Victoria & Albert Museum |
For Primrose:
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| 1902 Virot, 1902-1903 The Los Angeles County Museum of Art |
On Gail's wish list:
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| 1940s 1stdibs.com |
1944 Swimsuit and Skirt Cole of California, 1944 The Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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| 1953 Sunny Harnett for the Simplicity Spring Pattern Book |
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| 1955 Hubert de Givenchy, 1955 The Victoria & Albert Museum |
Retro Rack is also on facebook where I post additional images and fashion thoughts.
that swimsuit/skirt combo is interesting. i've always thought those kind of convertible clothes were.
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