One Dress, Three Ways: 50's Purple Plaid

This is one of my all time favorite vintage dresses. I'm pretty sure that I say that about all of them. What can I say? They're all my favorite! They're like my children. I love them all equally for different reasons.

This is the ultimate vintage summer dress! It's a beautiful lightweight cotton. The details on this dress are just awesome! I love the front ruffled placket and I adore the patch pockets!

After my post yesterday I am also loving this spot in my living room for outfit photos! What do you think?

Speaking of favorites, I bought this necklace while I worked at Ragpickers. I fell in love with it the minute I saw it! I had to have it! I love wearing it with a simple t-shirt and jeans!

#1: Nice and Simple

50's Pearl Neclace with Rhinestone Bow: Ragpickers

50's Purple and Green Plaid Dress: Vintage Glory

White Skinny Belt: Ragpickers

Canvas Espadrilles: Tommy Hilfiger (The Bay)

Basket Purse: Joe

#2: Green Accents

White Rose Earrings: Aldo

Green Bolero with Sequin: Urban Planet

White Elastic Belt: Came with the Dress (Vintage Glory

80's White Peep Toe: Vintage

50's Green Clutch: Ragpickers

#3: Purple

Flower Brooch as Fascinator: Ricki's

White Cotton Pointelle Cardigan: Winners

80's Purple Satin Belt: Thrifted

Burgandy Peep Toe Shoes: Kensie (TownShoes)

Purple Velvet Clutch: Ragpickers

Dave was so interested in me taking photos by the end I couldn't keep him out of the shots! I have about 2 dozen more with him in frame! It was time to call 'er quits!

Lisa.xo

One Dress, Three Ways: LBD

I absolutely love this dress! I got it from The Boy's Auny Mary when she moved to an apartment in BC (My collection grew significantly when she moved). It is ultra comfortable and so chic and sexy! I feel like I could wear it anywhere! It's definitely my go to LBD!

#1: Green

Fur Hat: Vintage (bought at Costume Museum of Canada)

Necklace: from Mom

Green Cropped Cardigan: Le Chateau

Belt: Laura

Tights: Indestructables

 50's Spectator Pumps: Vintage (from Aunt Mary)

#2: Purple

Flower Brooch: (Worn as a Facinator) Ricki's

60's Rhinestone Earrings: From Grandma

Fur Collar: Thrifted

Patent Belt: Laura

Tights: Walmart

Shoes: Kenzie

#3: Red

Enamel Earrings: Ricki's Sample Sale

Red Patent Belt: Thrifted

Tights: Indestructables

Shoes: Le Chateau

A Note About the Chair: This is one of my best vintage finds EVER! I also own a matching couch. They were both bought at Value Village for $140! They're 20's. The cushions have springs and they are filled with hay! One day I plan on replacing the cushions (they're not that comfortable!) and recovering them in period appropriate fabric (the current fabric has had a run in with a cat and is not very pretty in spots).

The manager at Value Village wouldn't put them on hold for me while I secured a truck, so I sat on them for 2 hours and shoo'd people away while I found some way to take them home!

PS: See? I'm totally obsessed with fur right now! It's just too bad my office is WAY too hot to wear it....*sigh*

Photos taken by The Boy!

Lisa. xo

One Dress, Three Ways: 50's Purple Print

Before I get started I want to give credit where credit is due. This is obviously not a new idea, but I have been officially inspired by Sally Jane Vintage and her "Four Ways" posts.

I am a great collector of clothes. Getting rid of clothes kills me!! Becuase of this I am always dreaming up new ways to wear the clothes that I have, so making a series like this one just seems right!

This is the first of many "One Dress, Three Ways" posts! I currently have more than 80 dresses in my collection (most of them vintage) and I will be showcasing my favorites.

Here we go!

This is an altered 1950's bridesmaid dress. It used to be floorlength, but I've hemmed it, removed the built in bullet bra and taken in the bust darts. I bought it at Ragpickers.

 #1  I wore this outfit to work today!

Necklace: Le Chateau

Blouse: Smart Set

Tights: Walmart

Shoes:  Kenzie  (Town Shoes)

#2 I opted to show this look without tights since this is technically a summer dress

Necklace: Vintage

Blazer: Ricki's

Brooch: Vintage

Belt: Vintage

Shoes: Spring
Clutch: Vintage

#3 I wore this shopping two weeks ago, so I couldn't resist showing it with the hat and scarf I wore!

Hat and Scarf: Ricki's

Blazer: Vintage
Brooches: Both Vintage (one was Grandma's one is a Sherman!)

Belt: Laura

Tights: Ricki's

Shoes: Bleka (The Bay)

Bag: Vintage

Stay Tuned for more from this series! I've already got another dress on standby!

Lisa. xo