She’s a Clown, that Sally Brown!

I recently heard a crazy statistic:  the average person wears 20% of their clothing 80% of the time.  Now, I have no idea how accurate that may or may not be, but I can definitely say that if it is not visible when I slide open that closet door, chances are I am not going to put it on.

Where, oh where, can my walk-in closet be!?!

In an effort to avoid becoming a mere statistic, I reached way back in the depths of the closet and found yet another polka dot friend. 

I honestly had no idea just how many polka dot pieces I have.  As I dig further and further back in the closet, I keep finding more.

I may soon need an intervention.  Does anyone want to go in for a group rate?  I just know there are quite a few of you out there with the same addiction!

And I know exactly when my obsession began.  I blame my role in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.  Living in Sally Brown’s shoes for a few hours every day for a couple of months was enough to get me hooked, and years later, my passion for polka dots is still going strong.

Sally is a bit of a brat, but she loves her arts and crafts! 
That coat-hanger sculpture is A+!

This was one of those dresses that started with the fabric.  

I had avoided this particular Vintage Vogue reproduction because it did not seem like anything special.  But the right fabric can change all of that.  And a summer dress with matching bolero jacket - well, it just doesn't get much better than that! 

I found the dotted cotton in the quilting section at JoAnns and realized that it was way too sheer to wear as a dress without another layer.  So I underlined the whole thing in a peachy colored cotton which worked beautifully.  It is my perfect Spring frock.  

I am off to search for more forgotten polka dots.  And I would suggest that everyone shop their closets for some hidden treasures this week - it really is a lot of fun!

Dress:  Made by me, Vogue 2267

Necklace:  Made by me

Earrings:  Macys

Shoes:  Nine West