There's one style that pops up often in old films and every time it does, I say, "I love that!" But when I find a dress on Modcloth or ShopRuche that has a similar style, I don't buy it because I don't think I can pull it off. Here's the style:
Sheer fabric over a dress with a sweetheart cut. I love it! Here is one of my absolute, all-time favorite versions of this style:
Lena Horne's dress also has another of my favorite things: a different colored petticoat or slip (I'm not sure of the difference between the two). It makes the dress even more eye-catching! Isn't it gorgeous?! Another example is this little number from White Christmas.
But... as much as I love it on film, when I see dresses like these in shops, I think, "meh. Sheer fabric looks weird" and then I don't buy it. Why is it that in movies, the sheer fabric is sexy and elegant but nowadays, I'm afraid people will think I'm strange for wearing it? And why do I care what people think anyway?
And another thing! Why is it that in old movies, the dresses have capped sleeves or something, but nowadays, they're sleeveless?
Ah! What darling dresses. I absolutely adore that style. I love sheer fabrics! Of course, I don't own any yet, but I plan to. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! I love Lena Horne.. and that style.. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI am always dreaming for someone to invent a way so you just buy it from the film.. (In ideal version you'll get it as a gift..) You know: Watch a movie - like a dress or something (I LOVE shoes.. ahem..) and *pow* here they are: your size, your favourite colour.. *sigh*