With shorter hair, I'd be able to wear this hat again, inherited from my mother, who passed just after my twelfth birthday. Her grace and personal style - and giant hat collection - informed much of my early collection.
The 1950s dress set worked perfectly with it - even if the hat is a tad fancier. They both have rhinestones, after all.
The hair? I didn't really cut after all, of course. I know I'd hate myself for the whole grow out period, and it probably wouldn't be as long as I want it to be when I start fitting more of my 40s clothes. So it is just teased and rolled. Too bad I didn't remember to turn my face the OTHER way so you could see the lovely smoothness of the other side. Even my dad asked if I cut my hair!
Dress: Borrowed from my shop, can be purchased here
Hat: Inherited from my mother
Gloves: Estate Sale
Shoes: Mod Cloth
Glad you mentioned all that! I am the same - 50s shapes are a little easier to wear when there are a few extra inches on waist and hip!
ReplyDeletesuch a beauty you are julie! way to go on this awesome blog you are doing, i love to read it :) xo christine
ReplyDeleteThis is definitely true, I have found myself wearing more 50s styles too. Really lovely to hav your mum's hat, I cherish the things I've inherited from my mum too, even if the only hat is a beret! :) x
ReplyDeleteYou are lovely in a 50's style. For myself, I cannot choose between 40's and 50's, I can wear both. I'm always afraid to cut my hair so when I wear 50's I usually make a chignon.
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