Tempting Fashion Plates

This week I stumbled across two, make that three, fashion plates with dresses that are way too tempting.

Normally, one would think it was the wrapper in this plate that was tempting me. But, no. While I do love this wrapper and have ideas of how I would make it, the coat is what is calling me. I see this coat done in a black wool trimmed with quilted red silk or quilted red velvet. It just looks so cozy and warm to me. Plus, I’m back on a red kick as you will see further down.

After doing a travel program this fall, travel images catch my attention. When I saw this train interior my eyes went right to that great green bag. Then they went to the gold dress. Picture wearing that dress in a light weight to tropical weight wool. Wouldn’t that be great to wear? I may want to change the trim placement through the front of the bodice though. I do have this great green wool thanks to Bevin that I’ve been waiting on. If there is enough to do this cut, I might just do that.  

Remember how I said I’m back on a red kick? Well, check out this red and white dress. Incredible!!!  I just love it. I love the lushness of the red either in silk or velvet trimmed out with the white feathers or fur. I don’t know if I could get away with the bodice the way it is with my age and bust. That would get redrafted though. Now of course this much deep red taffeta and trim could be a bit pricey. So, I think it may have to stay on my dreamy wish list for a while.

 

While this isn’t a fashion plate, I just had to share it.

Published in: on November 10, 2011 at 4:34 pm  Comments (6)  

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  1. On November 10, 2011 at 4:43 pm Eileen Hook said:

    Is the Table Napkin Holder to put around your neck and hold your napkin like a bib?!!! Bizarre!

  2. On November 10, 2011 at 4:54 pm Anna Worden Bauersmith said:

    That is how I take it. Isn’t it unexpected?! I really want to know their context.

  3. On November 10, 2011 at 5:12 pm raymondmomjoanne said:

    per the caption, it is 34 ins in length and made for children. I would estimate that it would hold the napkin on their knee or lap.

  4. On November 10, 2011 at 5:21 pm Anna Worden Bauersmith said:

    With that length, are you thinking around their neck and down to their lap? Around their waist, 34″ would be far too long. (And, yes, I was thinking about one for me for modern wear.)

  5. On November 10, 2011 at 5:25 pm Eileen Hook said:

    I thought putting your napkin under your chin was gauche! But maybe that’s just what we see in movies….

  6. On November 17, 2011 at 12:12 pm bevin macrae said:

    Reading the fine print, it appears it is to hold a napkin like a bib for a child!
    I thought of the bag too! I’ve been on a purse kick, even though I don’t really use them all that much (my husband uses it more) And hoods. Always want more hoods! There should be enough green wool to do that basque. I think I bought 7 yards.


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