I realized that both Wednesday and today (Thursday) I wore things that were intended to be nighties as a proper dress. This isn't that uncommon in Emily-land, but I usually don't do it twice in a row, so I thought it was worth sharing. I really love that "flapper"ish mesh slip on the left. I love the blue one, too, because I can't ever find enough blue dresses that are to my liking.
I think that they actually both come off as totally legit!
Comments (19)
You would have had me fooled. They're both great!!
P.S. I love the colour of your room.
Jenny · May 24, 2007 at 07:40 PM
Love the expression on your face in the right hand photo...reminiscint of your lovely paintings
SpaceElephant · May 24, 2007 at 10:46 PM
I love the white one - gorgeous! You would've fooled me too :->
Lynsey · May 25, 2007 at 04:29 AM
You look lovely as ever.Did you see my new Dottie Angel night-slip dress?So gorgeous!!!!
Kristy · May 25, 2007 at 10:44 AM
I think they look great. Very romantic. I'm curious to know your position on the idea of certain style (say, nighties or slips as proper dresses) and age. I love this look, and I sported it in my 20s. I don't know that I could do so in my 40s. Certainly not at work, but what about for weekends? Your thoughts, please.
Gina · May 25, 2007 at 02:09 PM
I love the idea of slips/nighties as dresses, just haven't had the courage to wear them myself - yet - but you look great! Thanks for sharing about Dottie Angel, I love her slips and bags - I also love reading both of your blogs!
christine · May 25, 2007 at 02:18 PM
lovely!...but I still can't get over your quilt and perfect wall colour.....le sigh.....looks around at the white walls and thinks about painting soon! : )
Oh, and I adore the fashions of the 1920's! I have been pondering recreating a couple of lightweight cotton frocks from about 1925 for the summer....in voile or lawn....yum! : )
Marjorie · May 25, 2007 at 03:27 PM
as always, pretty as a picture...i am always checking the old nightie aisle in the thrift store...i love the blue one :)
Tif · May 25, 2007 at 06:19 PM
TOTALLY legal! The only crime you're guilty of committing is of looking so fabulous in them! Oy!
Beth · May 26, 2007 at 12:29 AM
Adorable as always =]
Rhondaq · May 26, 2007 at 11:42 AM
oh my!! i just purchased a vintage slip the other day and can't wait to wear it since you've inspired me!! but i must ask you, and the slip-expert: what do you wear underneath your slips worn as dresses?? perhaps its just my particular slip, but it certainly is not opaque enough for wearing outside the bedroom... ;)
Casey · May 26, 2007 at 02:07 PM
beautiful
ert · May 26, 2007 at 11:45 PM
ive been doing this for years. it aint easy in this town, but i do dabble:)
love them!
lou · May 28, 2007 at 12:45 AM
I love the outfit on the left, the tiered skirt falls really well from your body and you look really cute.
Jessica · May 28, 2007 at 11:33 PM
Nighties are also exceptable outerwear in my book,and always on my mental thrift list!
Jungle Dream Pagoda · May 29, 2007 at 01:31 AM
yes, the one on the left is to die for!!
stilettoheights · May 31, 2007 at 08:35 AM
I would have tea with you :-)
love and laughter,
Amy
Amy · June 01, 2007 at 08:57 PM
They do come of as legit! And kudos to you for having two great blogs. It's hard to keep up with one for me!
Gwen · June 05, 2007 at 02:05 PM
have you read 'dottie angel' - she has an etsy shop selling vintage slips which she has turned into dresses. They are divine!
janet clare · June 09, 2007 at 05:43 PM