I wore this dress for Easter sunday, but never got a picture of it. I wore some little purple heels with it then, but I decided to go a little less Betty Draper this time and put on my Kensiegirl boots instead. After I chopped this dress, it felt a lot more Betty Draper than 70's boho hippie. More girly Betty. She tends to wear pretty frivolous young dresses, so I imagine a young Betty would be drawn to a dress like this. Can you tell I'm getting excited for the new season. I'm just surviving on Tom and Lorenzo's Mad Style posts until the new season starts. I can't wait to see how Betty's style evolves now that the 60's are in full swing and she's a (quasi) liberated woman. Also, I hope Peggy dresses more chic and grown-up. Ah! So excited!
Similarly to the characters on Mad Men, I too feel myself evolving– both personally and style-wise. I feel like I'm in an awkward puberty stage. There are times I ache to get out of this house and on the road. To just escape. Other times I become afraid of the whole daunting future. I'm in limbo. I can't yet go, but I'm tired of staying. I know I have a habit of running away. I just get up and leave without telling anyone. Anyone who has been around me much knows this. I'm not entirely sure what it means. I'm hoping I'll be able to settle somewhere without having to run away. Eventually. I know I'm not afraid of commitment. I run to see if anyone is chasing. Often the case is that no one is behind me. Perhaps one day when someone chases me down, I'll finally be able to settle down.
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What a beautiful dress!! Definitely worth altering!! I love the lil white trimmings! =)
I feel the same way too about the evolving thing. It's a lil weird now with everything but hopefully by the season finale I'll know what's right! Have a great day girl! Love the photos!
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So pretty! Love how you have paired the pretty yellow dress with boots!
WOW! I love it! So very very pretty and feminine :) I love it.
-makay
what a sweet post :) the dress is beautiful, the colour and the lace is so unique, and it looks just perfect on you.
In love with this dress, the color, the detailing, everything, It's perfect!
That dress is so beautiful. I love it!
Anthea,
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I love that dress! I think shortening it was a great idea, it looks so nice!! Such beautiful pictures, as always!
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I think admitting you have a habit of jetting off without confronting things is the first step in order to fix it. You're acknowledging the problem, not sure if you can fix it, but at least you recognize its there
i can relate so much to that run away feeling. I'm itching to run now. My friends call it my self-destruct button, I call it being a Pisces... haha.
I love this dress. it's so beautiful and flowy and pretty. I think you did a wonderful job cutting it off and making it your own.
I always like to know the ethics of homemade alterations are 'alive and kicking'.
As for evolution; I think it's something everyone stumbles through at some point -- usually more than just one point! -- and sometimes it gets messy but, it's usually worth it *nods* x
RAH! RAH! STYLE REVOLT!
i know im SOOOOO excited for the new season! personally, i LOVE joan's style.
It's a very pretty dress I love how you've altered it :)
Also Mad Men is awesome, I keep finding myself drawn to the fashion even my friends have been commenting how I look like an extra from Mad Men LOL!
That dress is totally young Betty. She wore something similar when she babysat Glenn and gave him a lock of her hair... I can't wait until the next season, either!
I think you did a great job with the alterations! I would've done the same thing with the length too.
Love it!
Looks like that dress was altered to perfection!
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how beautiful!!!! looks like everyone is doing yellow right now.
I just posted a 1950s yellow floral dress.
Love you swiss dots dress!
I wanted to say I love your blog and I really relate to what you write a lot of the time. "There are times I ache to get out of this house and on the road. To just escape. Other times I become afraid of the whole daunting future." > this is SO me right now! I'm very frustrated with my life as it stands and really want to make a change - I just want to break out and run, but I'm holding myself back out of fear and too much caring about the opinions of others. So don't fret - you're not the only one in limbo; there are many of us experiencing the same emotions and worries. Some of us are meant for settling and some aren't. I think doing your trip in the Brave is a great idea for you and will help you work through some of that frustration, as I'm hoping escaping to another place will help me as well. Hang in there!
That dress is absolutely lovely, and it looks so great on you!
I really hate feeling in limbo. I find when I feel in limbo I'm not good at getting anything meaninful done and then i'm hard on myself for that. I think often I just have to be kinder to myself.
I hope things resolve for you. Also nice dress :)
you look gorgeous in that yellow dress! and i know the feeling. one day you'll stop running away, but for right now, just put your running shoes on and hope for the best :)
Oh, man, that last paragraph was like reading my own thoughts...I can't tell you how many times I have just up and left the area without a word to anyone. For days at a time,for days, weeks, months. People question where I am but never insist that I come back, which just gives me license to repeat my behavior. There is a common saying in Russian that translates roughly to, "A lonely person is home everywhere" and I feel this is the most accurate quote for my life.
I love what you did with the dress! It's so cool when your sewing skills allow you to alter clothes they way you like! I'm still holding on to my plan of visiting a sewing seminar when I'm done with my bachelor studies.
Anyway, you look really cute :)
That dress is gorgeous, I am in love with the lattice detailing!
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eeep! this dress is so pretty. Yellow looks fantastic on you. x
I love your yellow dress ~ the lacey detail really sets it off.
And with the whole chasing down thing ~ I used to do that too. And then one day someone followed me when I ran away and it felt wonderful. It's nice knowing that when you want to run, someone will run with you ~ you feel more free and less alone.
I am sure that one day someone will follow you too.... In the mean time, enjoy being able to choose your time and where you live without the tug of roots. :)
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that dress is a DREAM. my goodness.
and this post reminds me that the new season of mad men starts in a few weeks and i could not be more excited! :)
i always buy things with the intention of altering them but then never get around to it, maybe it is becasue i don't own a sewing machine?
The dress is absolutely beautiful. The detailing is breathtaking. :)
That dress is beautiful and summery. I'm glad that you are getting some use out of it now.
it reminds me of a lemon cheese pie ;)
Pale yellow is gorgeous on you! :)
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I think you did a wonderful job at giving that lovely yellow dress new life! It's very pretty! I love yellow too! :)
♥ Teresa ♥
Gorgeous. Great alteration. SO nice when you keep something for so long and then finally one day, with a bit of tlc, it works!
Clazzerati xx
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wow, that last paragraph? that's me exactly...
this dress looks so pretty on you! i'd love to see the "before" picture - i'm sure it makes the modified dress look even better!
i love everything about this Elizabeth. absolutely everything!
This is gorgeous. I have an attachement to yellow dresses. . .I have owned MANY (more than other colours). . you look stunning in yours!
jaw dopping beautiful this dress!!!!
I would give my right cat to have this dress, love it :)
the dress is so darling! i've been thinking about altering a few of my grandma's dresses- hopefully mine go as well as yours!
Someone else in here wrote about the running being a Pisces thing...couldn't agree more! lol
Seriously thought, maybe it's not really running away, but still searching for something. When you find it, you'll know and won't have to run again.
Talks of 'settling' sounds...sounds...well, like settling for whatever your given rather than what you're really worth; if that makes any sense...
You're definitely on the right path, chica. Your upcoming road adventure is something I am truly waiting for with excitement and anxiety. I can only imagine the intense rollercoaster feelings you must be going through. Hang in there, we are right here alongside!
Cheers!
Just read this and the piece at the end about running away - it really struck a chord. I'm soon to up and leave my home city to go intern in London and chase the dream, and am also on a break from a three-year-relationship. My life is about to take a bigger turn than it ever has and I'm pretty terrified. But if not now, when, I suppose. Good luck to you.
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