My Bad Decisions at DC Big Flea This Weekend: A Photo Essay, Ranked from Least to Most Amazing

[holli]

1. Five vintage blouses (1940s-1960s), for the shop.



2. Three vintage dresses (1950s-1960s), for the shop.



3. Four 1950s day dresses that I am keeping if they fit.



4. One slightly fancier 1950s day dress, and one 1960s cocktail dress and jacket set, that I am keeping if they fit.



5. Two 1950s day dresses for ellen_fremedon  (happy birthday & merry Christmas!), if they fit.



6. Two 1930s evening gowns in not-great condition.



7. Two Edwardian afternoon gowns in not-great condition.



8. Two Victorian afternoon gowns in pretty decent condition.



9. One FLIPPING AMAZING 1870s opera-themed fancy dress costume in terrible condition but WHO CARES because I am keeping it FOREVER. ellen_fremedon  and the VK have already identified the music notes as being actual bits of Wagner.




In conclusion: Next time I have a booth at DC Big Flea, someone else should probably hold onto the cash, and also my wallet.
 

Comments

[boosette]

Yeah, were I giving sizes for vintage clothing, I would list the measurement in inches of the bust/waist/hip lying flat, and the circumstances of the shoulder seam and bicep.

I wouldn't be surprised if a lot of plus sized clothing also got cut down to make children's clothes, especially if it was out of fashion or unwearable by the folks it was originally made for.