This would have to be the dress I’ve blogged the most, I’ve had it since I began wearing vintage inspired looks and I don’t think my love for it will ever wane. I only wish there more more 1940s repro pinafore dresses out there – I have no idea why there aren’t! While I was going for a typical 40s look with this outfit, the pinafore style and the boater hat together make me think Anne of Green Gables, which isn’t a bad thing as it was my favourite series of books growing up.
Although I’m not sure how I feel about Vince Gilligan doing the latest adaptation of it…not that I don’t absolutely love Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, but the whole appeal of the world that L.M. Montgomery created was its innocence and whimsy. I have a feeling that I am still going to prefer the hazy, sun dappled 80s version…but I will still be a good sport and give the new adaptation a try!
One thing that’s for sure is that my preference for wearing a specific decade definitely seems to be determined by what I’m watching and reading. If I’m reading about 1920s high society then I reach for the gauze and chiffon, but right now I’ve been on a 1940s binge because I just finished watching Band of Brothers and am about to start The Pacific – so right now it’s crepe and sensible cotton dresses.
While I do love a fabulous vintage hat, I can never say no to a high street cheapie if it’s vintage appropriate. Boaters seemed to have made it big in mainstream fashion this past summer so I was able to score this one for a tenner. In true Anne style, I decorated this one with ribbons and flowers. It was only when we went to take these photos that I realised how garish it looked and quickly ripped everything off!
Wearing:
Kmart hat
Heyday dress
Bait Footwear shoes
This is such an amazing dress! Love love love the whole look!
xx
Sandra
I love the wild flowers and the gingham mixed in together. The gentle path leading up the side of the cliff almost begs to be explored further. A lovely, accidental homage to Anne of Green Gables – a perennial favourite.
I still love this dress. Green gingham with ruffles? Yes please! It’s very Spring 2017 trendy despite being ’40s style. That’s funny how you tore the decorations off your hat, sometimes less is more I suppose! Xx
Love your look. The dress is stunning and a stunning setting too
How are your photos always so perfect?! Wear this dress all the times because it is so stunning on you. The style, the colours the everything!
I actually had a 1940’s pinafore dress custom made recently, because I couldn’t find any reproduction ones i liked! I really love this one on you, especially the gingham print and design! 🙂