This dress appealed to all the things I generally look for in a garment: pleating, tassels, frills, full skirt and billowing sleeves. I love that kind of detailing and of late I’m become a little bit obsessed with Diane Freis as generally her dresses embody not just one but all of those components.
Spring seems to have arrived early so I’ve been able to wear this dress earlier than expected and it’s quite a joyous experience. The colour, the sleeves and the full skirt have a grown up whimsicality about them which reminds me of how much I loved to dress up as a child and wear my mothers dresses. We had an chest full of evening gowns Mother Melbourne bought at op-shops as our dress up box and I wonder whether it had any effect on how I dress now as an adult.
When I saw this dress on Etsy I knew it was something that embodied what I would have loved as a little girl, and I have to say that the 3 yr old who lives next door thinks it’s pretty special so perhaps I’ve never really moved on from what I thought was fashionable at 3 or 4 years old!
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I think this is a dress from an earlier post? I love the voluminous sleeves. O. M. G. The skirt portion drapes beautifully (so much fabric—I love it!). 🙂
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It is a dream dress, and your wear it so beautifully.
Loving your shoes too.
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LOVE the outfit!
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reminds me of my Zimmermann printed paisley dress.. and excites me that I can start wearing it again soon without tights!
Lady Bracknell recalls a visit, when she was in New York, from Mother Melbourne & a much younger Lady M. On sighting a spectacular, purple drag ensemble in an East Village boutique the young Lady M exclaimed with delight: “I love it! I want it!” Mother Melbourne responded: “Over my dead body!” Mother M has always had excellent taste.
Lady M – I found another one of this dress on etsy in a different colour… just in case one isn’t enough!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/68760335/vintage-80s-dress-madame-bijoux-designer
Lady Bracknell has previously opined on this matter, as she thinks she recalls, but sends her good wishes in any case.
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Great Dress and Great ankles.
Just Gorgeous!
Brilliant combo, love the whole look, esp. the fab red bag!
It really does look pretty! You look like a princess and it’s just enchanting! I guess it’s safe to say that a 3 or 4 year old’s fashion sense is all about glam, right?
One word
… Dreamy… Ok two …. Glam & I love it xxx
Gorgeous, love the colours, tassels and sleeves! Like a glamorous gypsy. Can I ask which Etsy seller?
You look just as I wished to look in the mid late 1970s- great cheerybuy
Very original and very stunning! I’m sure you are turning heads all around Melbourne in it. I too love ‘out there’ dresses next to my ho hum everyday gear… they put a smile on my face.
What are those shoes you’re wearing with them? Are they Funkis clogs?? You look absolutely stunning!!
xx S
Lately as I have been driving around town I keep thinking where would be a good place for Lady Melbourne to have her photo taken since you always have them taken in such different and diverse locations!!
You look l’île an hippy princess, always Beautiful lady M…
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Lady what a lovely dress & just perfect for today’s weather!
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INCREDIBLE dress. It looks like stylised 70s drawings of boho women floating off into the stars. You wear it beautifully too. Was it vintage, or handmade?
I just discovered your blog and I am in awe. Hooray for not giving in to the fashion “tribe”! ^_^~
I LOVE this dress! The colours, the length, those sleeves! Oh my gosh, just beautiful. I would instantly feel extra happy if I wore this dress 🙂