Sunday's Best Vintage: 52 Dresses

One dress every Sunday - This little blog was created to photodocument my vintage dress collection. I post a different dress every Sunday when I return from church! Most dresses are from my personal collection, however some will occasionally be for sale. (Click here for dresses tagged for sale.)
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Astor Court Era: 1970’sBrand: Norman’s Atlanta (Tailored)Style: Maxi / DaywearColors: Lavender, Rose, Orchid, Peach, Lemon Creme, Chartreuse, Oolong, Grass, & DevonshireFabric: Poly CottonAlterations: Brought in darts, hemmedObtained: Gift (from Jill!), Summer 2012Ring: Handmade Vintage Button Ring, via Songbird GloryScarf: SilkBuy: NFS

May 19, 2013 		★ ☆ 2

Astor Court

Era: 1970’s
Brand: Norman’s Atlanta (Tailored)
Style: Maxi / Daywear
Colors: Lavender, Rose, Orchid, Peach, Lemon Creme, Chartreuse, Oolong, Grass, & Devonshire
Fabric: Poly Cotton
Alterations: Brought in darts, hemmed
Obtained: Gift (from Jill!), Summer 2012
Ring: Handmade Vintage Button Ring, via Songbird Glory
Scarf: Silk
Buy: NFS
Pierrette Dress Era: 1960’sBrand: UnsignedStyle: Tent Dress / Muu MuuColors: Tangerine, Periwinkle, Orchid, Acid Lime, & LawnFabric: Bark CrêpeAlterations: Brought in side seams, hemmed from maxi to tentObtained: Artifacts, Iowa City IA, Spring 2012Ring: Handmade from earring to ring (included with dress)Scarf: Silk, Japan, (Gift from KrikkinBurstin!)Buy: NFS

May 12, 2013 		★ ☆ 0

Pierrette Dress

Era: 1960’s
Brand: Unsigned
Style: Tent Dress / Muu Muu
Colors: Tangerine, Periwinkle, Orchid, Acid Lime, & Lawn
Fabric: Bark Crêpe
Alterations: Brought in side seams, hemmed from maxi to tent
Obtained: Artifacts, Iowa City IA, Spring 2012
Ring: Handmade from earring to ring (included with dress)
Scarf: Silk, Japan, (Gift from KrikkinBurstin!)
Buy: NFS
WJM-TV Newsroom Era: 1960’sBrand: Unsigned (Belt labeled Del Rio)Style: Daywear / Uniform / SecretaryColors: Mary Tyler Moore Red & NavyFabric: WoolAlterations: NoneObtained: Lucky Exchange, Atlanta GA, May 2013Ring: Imooi, Stainless steel & rubberScarf: Vera, 100% Polyester, Limited edition line Vera for Target, Spring 2013Buy: NFS.

May 5, 2013 		★ ☆ 5

WJM-TV Newsroom

Era: 1960’s
Brand: Unsigned (Belt labeled Del Rio)
Style: Daywear / Uniform / Secretary
Colors: Mary Tyler Moore Red & Navy
Fabric: Wool
Alterations: None
Obtained: Lucky Exchange, Atlanta GA, May 2013
Ring: Imooi, Stainless steel & rubber
Scarf: Vera, 100% Polyester, Limited edition line Vera for Target, Spring 2013
Buy: NFS.
Sweet Tea Dress Era: 1950’sBrand: Kabro of HoustonStyle: Circle SkirtColors: Peach, Blueberry Tart, Vanilla Cream, & Texas SkyFabric: CottonAlterations: Repaired torn seamsObtained: Annual Oakhurst Yard Sale, April 2009Ring: Handmade Vintage Demitasse Spoon Ring, T.H. Marthinsen, E.P.N.S.Scarf: PolyesterBuy: Inquire

April 28, 2013 		★ ☆ 3

Sweet Tea Dress

Era: 1950’s
Brand: Kabro of Houston
Style: Circle Skirt
Colors: Peach, Blueberry Tart, Vanilla Cream, & Texas Sky
Fabric: Cotton
Alterations: Repaired torn seams
Obtained: Annual Oakhurst Yard Sale, April 2009
Ring: Handmade Vintage Demitasse Spoon Ring, T.H. Marthinsen, E.P.N.S.
Scarf: Polyester
Buy: Inquire
Book of Prose Era: 1980’s (Deco Revival)Brand: Barnaby RippitStyle: Daywear / Art Deco RevivalColors: AmbrosiaFabric: Silk & LaceAlterations: NoneObtained: Salvation Army, 2010Ring: Sterling Silver, Marcasite, & Carnelian, Vintage 1930’s, Family HeirloomScarf: Rayon, Hand-Rolled, JapanComments: *Special Occasion Dress! Worn to Super Royal Tea Society (for Fancy Ladies) Poet Tea.Buy: Inquire

April 21, 2013 		★ ☆ 2

Book of Prose

Era: 1980’s (Deco Revival)
Brand: Barnaby Rippit
Style: Daywear / Art Deco Revival
Colors: Ambrosia
Fabric: Silk & Lace
Alterations: None
Obtained: Salvation Army, 2010
Ring: Sterling Silver, Marcasite, & Carnelian, Vintage 1930’s, Family Heirloom
Scarf: Rayon, Hand-Rolled, Japan
Comments: *Special Occasion Dress! Worn to Super Royal Tea Society (for Fancy Ladies) Poet Tea.
Buy: Inquire
Mai Tai Dress Era: 1960’sBrand: [Fashioned by] Hukilau Fashions (Honolulu)Style: Hawaiian / MaxiColors: Taro, Coconut, Mango, & PassionfruitFabric: Lightweight PolyesterAlterations: NoneObtained: Vixen Vintage, Auckland NZ, Spring 2013Ring: Glass & Silvertone, via Hot Pink Poo (Salvage 2013Scarf: AcetateBuy: NFS

April 14, 2013 		★ ☆ 3

Mai Tai Dress

Era: 1960’s
Brand: [Fashioned by] Hukilau Fashions (Honolulu)
Style: Hawaiian / Maxi
Colors: Taro, Coconut, Mango, & Passionfruit
Fabric: Lightweight Polyester
Alterations: None
Obtained: Vixen Vintage, Auckland NZ, Spring 2013
Ring: Glass & Silvertone, via Hot Pink Poo (Salvage 2013
Scarf: Acetate
Buy: NFS
Tiger Balm Dress Era: 1980’sBrand: Leslie Fay PetitesStyle: Casual / Daywear / ShiftColors: Mary Tyler Moore RedFabric: Poly-CottonAlterations: HemmedObtained: Gift (from Judy!), Spring 2012Ring: Celluloid, Handmade Vintage Button RingScarf: Metallic Gold Screenprint, Veresa by Vera, Polyester, Made in JapanBuy: Inquire

April 7, 2013 		★ ☆ 0

Tiger Balm Dress

Era: 1980’s
Brand: Leslie Fay Petites
Style: Casual / Daywear / Shift
Colors: Mary Tyler Moore Red
Fabric: Poly-Cotton
Alterations: Hemmed
Obtained: Gift (from Judy!), Spring 2012
Ring: Celluloid, Handmade Vintage Button Ring
Scarf: Metallic Gold Screenprint, Veresa by Vera, Polyester, Made in Japan
Buy: Inquire
Kelly-in-Bloom Dress Era: 1960’sBrand: Suzy Perette New YorkStyle: Casual / DaywearColors: Kelly, Lime, Fuchsia, Ibis, Black, & ChampagneFabric: Silk (acetate lined)Alterations: NoneObtained: Beastly Lettuce, Augusta GA, December 2010Ring: Mexican Silver, Vintage 1960’sScarf: PolyesterComments: *Special Occasion Dress: Happy Easter!Buy: Inquire

March 31, 2013 		★ ☆ 1

Kelly-in-Bloom Dress

Era: 1960’s
Brand: Suzy Perette New York
Style: Casual / Daywear
Colors: Kelly, Lime, Fuchsia, Ibis, Black, & Champagne
Fabric: Silk (acetate lined)
Alterations: None
Obtained: Beastly Lettuce, Augusta GA, December 2010
Ring: Mexican Silver, Vintage 1960’s
Scarf: Polyester
Comments: *Special Occasion Dress: Happy Easter!
Buy: Inquire
Glósóli Dress Era: 1970’sBrand: Lady Carol Petites of New YorkStyle: Casual / DaywearColors: Black & WhiteFabric: Sheer PolyesterAlterations: Brought in side seamsObtained: Salvation Army, Autumn 2007Ring: Silvertone, Vintage 1960’s, Sarah CoventryScarf: Polyester, GapComments: *On the Road Post: From Washington D.C.Buy: Inquire

March 24, 2013 		★ ☆ 0

Glósóli Dress

Era: 1970’s
Brand: Lady Carol Petites of New York
Style: Casual / Daywear
Colors: Black & White
Fabric: Sheer Polyester
Alterations: Brought in side seams
Obtained: Salvation Army, Autumn 2007
Ring: Silvertone, Vintage 1960’s, Sarah Coventry
Scarf: Polyester, Gap
Comments: *On the Road Post: From Washington D.C.
Buy: Inquire
Bayside Gardens Era: 1960’sBrand: Alfred Shaheen (California, Hawaii)Style: Hawaiian / MaxiColors: Ocean, Daiquiri, & CloudFabric: Polyester / Nylon BlendAlterations: NoneObtained: Private Sale, August 2012Ring: Carved Lucite, 1950’s VintageScarf: Silk (Gift, via Kristin! From a New Zealand Op Shop)Comments: *Special Occasion Dress! Worn to Super Royal Tea Society (for Fancy Ladies) St. Patrick’s Day Green Tea. Thank you to the brilliant and talented Karla Jean Davis for the photo!Buy: NFS

March 17, 2013 		★ ☆ 0

Bayside Gardens

Era: 1960’s
Brand: Alfred Shaheen (California, Hawaii)
Style: Hawaiian / Maxi
Colors: Ocean, Daiquiri, & Cloud
Fabric: Polyester / Nylon Blend
Alterations: None
Obtained: Private Sale, August 2012
Ring: Carved Lucite, 1950’s Vintage
Scarf: Silk (Gift, via Kristin! From a New Zealand Op Shop)
Comments: *Special Occasion Dress! Worn to Super Royal Tea Society (for Fancy Ladies) St. Patrick’s Day Green Tea. Thank you to the brilliant and talented Karla Jean Davis for the photo!
Buy: NFS
Kia Ora Era: 1970’sBrand: UnsignedStyle: Mini / Mod / TunicColors: Sand, Bittersweet, Heliotrope, Coral, Bay, & PoppyFabric: PolyesterAlterations: Repaired torn seamsObtained: Junebug Vintage (via Salvage at ICE), Atlanta GA, November 2012Ring: Handmade Vintage Button Ring, Wood & SilverScarf: PolyesterComments: *On the Road Post: From San Francisco, CABuy: NFS

March 10, 2013 		★ ☆ 0

Kia Ora

Era: 1970’s
Brand: Unsigned
Style: Mini / Mod / Tunic
Colors: Sand, Bittersweet, Heliotrope, Coral, Bay, & Poppy
Fabric: Polyester
Alterations: Repaired torn seams
Obtained: Junebug Vintage (via Salvage at ICE), Atlanta GA, November 2012
Ring: Handmade Vintage Button Ring, Wood & Silver
Scarf: Polyester
Comments: *On the Road Post: From San Francisco, CA
Buy: NFS
Sweet Adeline Era: 1970’sBrand: Handmade (c. 1973)Style: Mini / Scooter / MODColors: Mary Tyler Moore RedFabric: Poly-CottonAlterations: NoneObtained: Gift (from Judy!), 2010Ring: Sterling SilverScarf: Acetate, JapanComments: *On the Road Post: From Solutions!, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CABuy: NFS

March 3, 2013 		★ ☆ 1

Sweet Adeline

Era: 1970’s
Brand: Handmade (c. 1973)
Style: Mini / Scooter / MOD
Colors: Mary Tyler Moore Red
Fabric: Poly-Cotton
Alterations: None
Obtained: Gift (from Judy!), 2010
Ring: Sterling Silver
Scarf: Acetate, Japan
Comments: *On the Road Post: From Solutions!, Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA
Buy: NFS
Sweet Pea Dress Era: 1960’s or 1970’sBrand: JPsStyle: Scooter / Mini / MODColors: PineFabric: PolyesterAlterations: Repaired torn seamsObtained: Private Sale, Atlanta GA, February 2012Ring: Vintage, 1970’sScarf: 100% Acetate Twill, Made in JapanBuy: Inquire

February 24, 2013 		★ ☆ 1

Sweet Pea Dress

Era: 1960’s or 1970’s
Brand: JPs
Style: Scooter / Mini / MOD
Colors: Pine
Fabric: Polyester
Alterations: Repaired torn seams
Obtained: Private Sale, Atlanta GA, February 2012
Ring: Vintage, 1970’s
Scarf: 100% Acetate Twill, Made in Japan
Buy: Inquire
Molly & Saffron Dress Era: 1960’s or 1970’sBrand: UnsignedStyle: Casual / A-Line / PoodleColors: Bubblegum & VanillaFabric: Polyester with Lace Ruffle TrimAlterations: Brought in side seams of bodiceObtained: Lucky Exchange, Atlanta, Summer 2010Ring: Handmade Vintage Demitasse Spoon Ring, T.H. Marthinsen, E.P.N.S.Scarf: Silk, Hand-rolled, via Hill Vintage & Knits, Des Moines IAComments: Special Occasion Dress! Worn to Molly’s Valentine’s PartyBuy: Inquire

February 17, 2013 		★ ☆ 1

Molly & Saffron Dress

Era: 1960’s or 1970’s
Brand: Unsigned
Style: Casual / A-Line / Poodle
Colors: Bubblegum & Vanilla
Fabric: Polyester with Lace Ruffle Trim
Alterations: Brought in side seams of bodice
Obtained: Lucky Exchange, Atlanta, Summer 2010
Ring: Handmade Vintage Demitasse Spoon Ring, T.H. Marthinsen, E.P.N.S.
Scarf: Silk, Hand-rolled, via Hill Vintage & Knits, Des Moines IA
Comments: Special Occasion Dress! Worn to Molly’s Valentine’s Party
Buy: Inquire
Black Heart Procession Era: 1960’s MODBrand: UnsignedStyle: Party / Smock / ShiftColors: NoirFabric: Knit Polyester (poly gauze sleeves, beaded pearl collar)Alterations: NoneObtained: Highland Row Antiques, Atlanta GA, Winter 2012Comments: *Special Occasion Dress! Worn to 2013 Black Heart BallBuy: Inquire

February 16, 2013 		★ ☆ 0

Black Heart Procession

Era: 1960’s MOD
Brand: Unsigned
Style: Party / Smock / Shift
Colors: Noir
Fabric: Knit Polyester (poly gauze sleeves, beaded pearl collar)
Alterations: None
Obtained: Highland Row Antiques, Atlanta GA, Winter 2012
Comments: *Special Occasion Dress! Worn to 2013 Black Heart Ball
Buy: Inquire