One great thing about a maxi in the summer: they conceal your chigger bites–and a whole lot of other things, too. It’s hard to feel good about baring my legs in a summer dress. Kinda sick of watering my flowers this summer. Every morning I come in from the yard with a new batch of bites. I’m finally applying OFF before I go out. What can I say? I’m a slow learner.
This black 1970s maxi is a groovy double-knit jacquard. This photo doesn’t do justice to the fabric, which is truly sensational. I bought it at IndySwank in the Fountain Square area of Indianapolis and paired it with a piece of jewelry from Chico’s for church yesterday. Love the way sleeveless dresses from the past are cut more generously. Notice how the edge of the sleeve extends to the shoulder? That seems classier to me.
Speaking of classy, I’m happy to announce the winner of the latest vintage giveaway is an old librarian buddy of mine, Emily Fleischer. It just so happens that Emily is a fabulous seamstress and knitter. I can’t imagine a more appreciative owner for this dress. Emily, I think you are going to love this one.
Stay tuned for the next vintage giveaway later this week.
5 comments
July 30, 2012 at 2:57 pm
I love the cut of the arm hole as well. I just can’t get into the current “bra strap showing” fad. As my grandma would say “tacky-wack”.
July 30, 2012 at 3:07 pm
Additionally, (if anyone cares about looking thin) this maxi in black provides maximum elongation of the body in the most slimmimg hue, thus shedding pounds just by the wearing- diet free!
July 30, 2012 at 5:38 pm
Fabulous! I’m so excited! Thanks, Crystal. Perhaps we can “do lunch” to save postage? It’d be great to see you again!
July 30, 2012 at 9:35 pm
Me too, Lori! We used to be mortified if a strap slipped out of our dress. Remind me to tell you about the time I walked through a huge manufacturing plant with my skirt unzipped. Yikes!
July 30, 2012 at 9:37 pm
Absolutely, Emily! I’d love to see you. Let’s compare calendars.