Fashion Frivolity

Kätzchen · 06-02-2010, 05:23 PM

I am always looking to add to my small collection of cocktail dresses ...

I have a variety of little black dresses (a few in cerulean blue or deep purples, too) - they range from sleeveless, plunging V-necklines to strapless to long-sleeved (more like 3/4 length sleeves) vintage styled dresses of the late 50s to 60s era dress styles.

Here's a classic black cocktail dress that might look nice on me:

More than likely though, I'd probably have to make my own pattern and play with the ruffling on the neckline a bit. I'd change the type of fabric too - I like fabrics that feel stetchy-snuggly on my body. And, instead of the waistline (as shown in the photo), I'd probably make it an empire waistline and drop the neckline a bit, so it was more of a "vee" and adjust the ruffling - maybe use chiffon for the ruffling???

Isadora · 06-02-2010, 05:27 PM

I was looking at lots of 50's fashions lately and a lot of them are 3/4 sleeves. I, too, have several LBDresses.

Sounds, lovely!

Gemme · 06-02-2010, 05:30 PM

I have short arms, so I love the 3/4 sleeves on shirts and dresses.

Lovely, that dress is very pretty! I'd have to have an a-line though I do love the color. It'd make my Washington white skin glow.

Kätzchen · 06-02-2010, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemme

I have short arms, so I love the 3/4 sleeves on shirts and dresses.

Lovely, that dress is very pretty! I'd have to have an a-line though I do love the color. It'd make my Washington white skin glow.

*hehe* I so hear you on that Gemme! A-line for sure! I do have some cocktail dresses that are "stove-pipe" - fit wise - but I do tend to aim for comfort and what looks best on my body.

Kätzchen · 06-02-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Isadora

I was looking at lots of 50's fashions lately and a lot of them are 3/4 sleeves. I, too, have several LBDresses.

Sounds, lovely!

Isadora? Do you like to wear long-sleeved gloves too? Those are really hard to find nowadays! I would love to have a black pair of them!!! Plus, I have been keeping a watch out for a black stole (<~ did I spell that right?) ... I would like one of those too, if I could find one!

Isadora · 06-02-2010, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ALovelyKiss

Isadora? Do you like to wear long-sleeved gloves too? Those are really hard to find nowadays! I would love to have a black pair of them!!! Plus, I have been keeping a watch out for a black stole (<~ did I spell that right?) ... I would like one of those too, if I could find one!

I live in the Bay Area. Drag Queen heaven. I am lucky I can find gloves at The Piedmont in the Haight and Cliff's in the Castro. I have found them on line, too. Look for opera gloves on line. I love them. I wear satin gloves a lot. It is always colder in the evenings in the Bay Area. Keeps my hands warm.

Kätzchen · 06-02-2010, 05:44 PM

Oh!!!! Thanks Isadora - I never thought to search for them under the "Opera Gloves" ... great idea!

Kätzchen · 06-02-2010, 05:46 PM

Sidebar note for Nat:

I so fetching love the baby blue tutu featured in your OP!

Isadora · 06-02-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ALovelyKiss

Sidebar note for Nat:

I so fetching love the baby blue tutu featured in your OP!

I agree it was beautiful. I love them but my tutu wearing days are over. LOL

Orema · 05-09-2020, 04:04 AM

Isadora · 07-10-2010, 12:26 PM

ravfem · 07-28-2010, 07:29 PM

hey y'all

Has anyone ordered plus sizes from The Pyramid Collection? If so, how "true" did you find the sizing to be? i know that different companies size differently, but in general, did you find the sizing to be in the ball park?

Some of their dresses make me drool, but am hesitant to order. Years ago (close to 8 or 9 probably) a friend ordered from them and the 2X was more like a medium, but i've heard through the webs that they've gotten better over the years.

Thanks for any help!

waxnrope · 07-28-2010, 08:29 PM

Just dropping by to stalk this thread

ravfem · 07-28-2010, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by waxnrope

Just dropping by to stalk this thread

So tell me, WnR, have You ordered any of the dresses from The Pyramid Collection?

i like this one a lot:

ohhh i bet this one would be adorable on You!!

Isadora · 06-10-2010, 12:02 AM

I am saving my dollars for one of these....

tiggs · 06-10-2010, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Isadora

I am saving my dollars for one of these....

Oh my gosh these are gorgeous!!

SassyLeo · 06-10-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Isadora

I am saving my dollars for one of these....

Are they Fluevogs?

Nat · 06-10-2010, 12:02 PM

Isadora - those are beautiful - I'm totally covetting!

Kätzchen · 06-10-2010, 04:55 PM

Maybe by Christmas my hair will be long enough to make this style - I like to do this with my hair when it's a bit longer.

Isadora · 06-10-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SassyLeo

Are they Fluevogs?

Yes, Sassy, that is why it said Fluevog in the Title!

06-02-2010, 05:27 PM	#2
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