BABE THE BLUE FOX: every once in a blue moon, you stumble onto a dress that seems perfect but not for you. This dress is one of those stumbles. I have held onto it for a couple of years, because it is BOSS, it's a vintage cotton Hawaiian inspired frock made by the humble folks at J.C. Penneys. I'm presuming it's a hostess dress, ya know, for your Tiki BBQ mixer where you invite the neighbors over for some roast pig in the fire pit and Mai Tais, drink a bitsy, and flirt too much at the relentlessly handsome bachelor from Connecticut in front of your dear and darling (and thankfully very patient and understanding) husband. But I digress.
I imagine this little tropical number has more than a few good party stories up her fluttery sleeves.
And I love the fit. But alas, I just can't see me actually wearing it. So I've listed it. But before I let it go, I had to try it on, and make for a somewhat hurried outfit post. Because I'm going to want to remember this dress.
Beautiful blue babe in search of her soul mate. 100% cotton, and pretty awesome.
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| #SECONDHANDFIRST vintage cotton blue tiki print hostess dress. 100% thrifted. 98% babe-alicious. |
Since this dress is nothing if not purely VISIBLE, I'll be linking up to Patti over at Not Dead Yet Style for a fashionable VISIBLE MONDAY.
It's darling! I really like this cheery style dress, and you're adorable. Thanks for sharing with Visible Monday, xox.
ReplyDeleteI pretty Bella...looking lovely as always! Keep that smile and have a wonderful week!
ReplyDeleteThose sleeves are awesome!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely an "I wish I was that lady" dress. What a beauty!
ReplyDeleteToo bad you're not feelin' it cause that dress looks gorgeous on you! If I wasn't on a shopping moratorium I'd consider it. But then I'd just make a fool of myself over that handsome dude from Connecticut.
ReplyDeleteReally amazing, love the cu of the sleeves!
ReplyDeleteReally amazing, love the cu of the sleeves!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you're not keeping it, Bella, it's an amazing dress and you look fabulous in it! xxx
ReplyDeleteOoh, this is a delicious find, and it looks amaze on you! You need to keep it, Bella! I'm a sucker for anything even remotely kaftan-ish.
ReplyDeleteGet those Mai Tais mixing, lady! Keep this for date night at home with your guy!
Such a great dress! Definitely made for being the hostess with the mostess! XX
ReplyDeleteMy heart be still. This dress is beautiful and looks great on you. Are you sure you want to part with it?
ReplyDeleteAw great dress! You sure you don't wanna keep it??
ReplyDeleteThis is right up my alley! Size 14 though... : (
ReplyDeleteI know one of these days I'll get lucky.
bisous
Suzanne
One of the best dresses I've ever seen you rocking - KEEP it! xxx
ReplyDeleteYou know Bella, You could probably look great in a brown paper bag, but this looks very lovely on you! Hope your Monday is going well!
ReplyDeletefrom the link up, jess xo
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That's a VERY visible dress! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou are gorgeous in blue. And every other color that you choose to adorn yourself with. And your writing. Always amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pity you cannot think of an occasion to wear it. It looks so good on you. But I get it.... it just isn't you. Still wonderful.
ReplyDeleteGreetje
Oh yes, so pretty and completely visible. Did you lounge in it or go out? Hope you are having a fabulous summer!
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteI hope it was snapped up and parceled up to be sent off to a great new home - because it's such a feel-good, look-great dress (and you look stunning in it, even though it's time to pass it on...)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous dress! I agree if one wears this, she will truly be visible, can't hide and do some hanky panky in that dress.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the print on this dress. "Loungewear" is something that means something different these days...mainly yoga pants I guess. This is better.
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