May 11, 2009
Vintage Find - 1950s Sexy Gingham dress
A Vintage Dress Brigitte Bardot Would Approve Of
There is only one other vintage pattern besides florals that screams summer for me. Gingham. In 1959, a gorgeous little French girl single handedly put the sweet little checks on the fashion radar. Brigitte Bardot was married to Jacques Charrier in the pink and white gingham dress designed by Jacques Esterel. The pattern was an excellent choice for Brigitte. She made sweet look sexy. After her daring choice for nuptial dress, women all over the world were willing to wear such a domestic looking pattern.
Although this week's vintage find is not pink, I think Brigitte Bardot would approve of this black and white alternative. While the A line skirt and innocent checks make this a perfect choice for a daytime outing, the neckline is what makes me swoon. The suggestive neck and bust lines are pushing the threshold of cuteness and tip toeing into the realm of bombshell. Not too sweet, not too sexy. And isn't leaving something to the imagination even more seductive than giving it all up? This dress has Brigitte written all over it.
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Posted by Sandra at May 11, 2009 12:00 AM
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Comments (5)
Wow, that chest line is great. I'm squinting here, trying to figure out how to sew it. I might copy it sometime. :)
Posted on May 11, 2009 09:28
Wow wonderful!!! I love it...
Posted on May 11, 2009 22:48
I love that neckline too! If you do copy it, let me know!
Posted on May 14, 2009 10:07
I think my favorite part is the black caplet ..or vest ..whatever it is ..it's fab!
Posted on May 17, 2009 20:28
I love it too! It makes it a bit fancier, no? Thanks for stopping by Maegan. Love your blog! You are too adorable. I respect anyone who mixes vintage into their daily outfits. xxoo, Sandra
Posted on May 17, 2009 21:31