Miss Elliette

It is always a challenge to attend the Tuesday performance following the Gala event.  What they heck am I going to wear?

The trick is to forget all about the full length gown and not attempt to top that outfit.

Instead, I decided to pull out some vintage.

This dress is, without a doubt, my most awesome thrifting score to date.  I was performing in Sonora, CA years ago, and decided to go into an antique store to look for a brooch for the opening night party.  

They had this dress hanging on a coat-rack and one other black sheath made of what looked like woven ribbons.  

I still kick myself for not picking up that second dress, even if I did not think it was going to fit.  But I had the good sense to pick this one up!  The price was so ridiculously inexpensive it was embarrassing.

The label indicates that the dress is a Miss Elliette design.  From the inside finishing, it is clearly vintage.  I assumed late 1950s, but thanks to Vintage Fashion Guild, it seems that it may be 1960s according to the tag design.

Whatever the year, I love my lace dress.

Dress:  Vintage

Belt:  Thrifted

Clutch:  Banana Republic

Shoes:  Franco Sarto

Brooch:  Vintage

Hair Flower:  Made by me

Earrings:  Vintage from Shadows