I Am Ruffled
I am a little bit embarrassed to be seen in this ill-fitting suit See, the neckline is far too low for my delicate shoulders.
It is very too bad, because it is a pretty suit with all the frilly ruffles and the satin bow.
Showing posts with label ruffles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ruffles. Show all posts
The Emperor's new clothes
"It is not your colour", a friend said when this arrived from Patty's Vintage Garden on etsy.
Well, the background does look a lot like the colour of my own skin, this much is true. But is that really going to be a problem? Nothing a nice bright lipstick won't solve, I thought...
This baby is pretty cool, and I hope no less so on me! Look at that sweet little belt, and the ruffled detail, repeated in a small scale at the wrists.
No, there's not much reason to pout at all. I've only tried it for the sake of it, I'll refrain in the future.
A close up of the ruffles and the "confetti" print, or reminiscent of op art.
Everything stands up so much better in this photo from the seller, while things get a bit lost in mine. To some extent this is caused by an under performing camera and the the poor light in my living room. But what if my friend is right, and I can't see it because I'm so smitten with the dress?! I have been wearing that bright lipstick you know...
Ruffles, frills, and other frivolous treatments - Part II - The ruffled blouse
Yet another thing in my always growing list of self indulgences, the ruffle blouse will maintain its place there with fierceness no matter how many I will come to acquire. I love them, I always have, and they suit my flat chested figure. Can't go wrong then, or can I?!
I have to confess I sometimes see examples from mid 30s that go way and beyond my wildest dreams. So much so, they leave one feel just ever so slightly nauseated, like after having a piece too much too much of a sweet and fluffy cake. However there is a right dose for everyone, I think. So as long as I know my limits, ruffles are the way to go!
I am wearing mine with the faithful Great Plains skirt, Monsoon suede pumps, Accessorize cut out belt and 1940's corde purse. This matches the shoes perfectly and, although being a purse, it is the right size clutch for me.
These beautiful lace examples sold recently on ebay. They are so gorgeous it hurts. I definitely need more of this in my life! Not the pain, the beauty!
