The Big Giveaway’s second installment: Hawaiian Maxi
Autumn Fashion
There are three summertime things that have always made me insanely happy:
- Sitting alone on my deck with coffee at the crack of dawn;
- Slowing down long enough to really connect with people I love;
- And an easy-to-wear summer dress that makes me feel cool and feminine.
The second installment in the Big Giveaway of 2012 is a 1970s Hawaiian maxi that fits the third point to a tee. If it weren’t for the yoke AND ruffles, I would keep it for my personal collection. Something about that combination just doesn’t work on me. As you can see, it was completely lovely on Vintage Diva, Erica T. I’m sure there’s someone out there who would totally rock this Hawaiian original.
Here’s how the Big Giveaway works.
If you want the garment, make a short (50 words or less) comment here at the blog, sharing what you love about it most, how you intend to wear it, and/or maybe something it reminds you of. It doesn’t have to be a dissertation. I’ll place all the names in a hat and draw the winner. To claim the dress, all I ask is that you pay me for postage or shipping.
If you’d like to stay informed about the Big Giveaway, please sign up for a subscription while you’re visiting the site. By the way, the winner of the 1955 Chiffon Formal was Catherine M. from Boston’s historic Jamaica Plain neighborhood.
Here’s the dress and the original description from my Etsy store.
1970s Hawaiian Maxi DR138
Backstage, Yolanda wandered about his dressing room, searching for evidence…
Condition: Excellent
Overall size: Small
Bust: up to 36 inches
Waist: open
Hip: open
Length: 52 inches
Description: Vibrant chiffon floral with a soft cotton lining make this a cool Hawaiian maxi the perfect match for a summer day. One-inch ruffles accent the yoke, sleeves, collar and hem. Front darts, center back and front seams, 16-inch back zipper.
Label: Malia, Honolulu
8 comments
June 12, 2012 at 7:04 pm
This dress is adorable! I would wear it on a Saturday afternoon when I go shopping with my sisters & friends. It would look great with sandals & a cross-body bag {I *might* even belt the dress}.
June 12, 2012 at 10:31 pm
So glad you like it! I know it would look great on you. Just a few more days until the drawing. At the moment, you have a 50/50 chance! P.S. What sort of belt would you put with this? Fabric? Leather? Chain? I love belts but I’m not always good at choosing!
June 14, 2012 at 12:26 pm
My sister has successfully lost over 100 pounds and would look awesome in this dress. She is replacing her entire wardrobe (again) and I’d love to add this dress as a reward for her sacrifices the past three years.
June 14, 2012 at 5:21 pm
I have no sisters, but if I had one, I’d be a blessed woman to have one such as you, Lisa. Your name goes into our drawing today, with best wishes for a possible win! Your words are sweet to me!
June 18, 2012 at 8:34 pm
A leather belt, haven’t decided what size of belt yet.
June 21, 2012 at 9:30 am
Wow, this is so cute! I would belt it also. I have a really slim leather, braided belt that ties. It would look great with this.
June 26, 2012 at 6:46 pm
I’d go the complete oposite way and go with a thick waspie-style belt, i love them, on the waist to streamline the shape more. I adore the colours of this dress, yellow and orange are my two favourite colours! And the ruffles really set it apart from anything that’s around now.
June 26, 2012 at 9:53 pm
Oh Beth, your taste is excellent. The photo doesn’t do the colors justice! The ruffles are unique, aren’t they? It was just enough to run it over the edge as a possibility for me, though! I do love giving away such treasures. You’ll have to keep a watch on future giveaways. (There are two great giveaways going on now. Did you know that this one went to Ashley, at bramblewoodfashion.com?