I have always adored watching I Love Lucy. Not only was she funny, she also had such great style! Her outfits were always so well put together and she looked so marvelous in them! Whenever I see polka dots I am always reminded of her. I have a few black and white polka dot print items, a dress, a jacket and a blouse. I even have a red and white polka dot top. While out at an estate sale I ran across this little number and I just had to have it.
It's a vintage 1970's sheer poly navy polka dot print dress but to me, nothing about this dress screamed DISCO. It has a V neck with faux white shell and belts at the waist. I loved the full skirt. The belt was attached to the hanger although I do not think it's the belt that originally came with it as the polka dot print is larger than the print on the dress but I did not mind at all. It reminded me of Lucy and I just had to have it and at $1.00 who could blame me?
The sale was wonderful and it was stacked with many dresses and shoes most of which where from the 70's and 80's. While looking through them I was surprised at how much the prints and shapes reminded me of this lady.
The elegant housewife, Betty Draper!
I knew with some simple styling these dresses would be close to something she would have in her wardrobe so I was sure to snatch them up and yes, they each were only $1.00
This is a 1980's Vintage dress by Orvis. It's a rayon blend with a gorgeous aqua floral print.
It's full skirt is pleated and it buttons on the bodice with these amazing sparkly lavender buttons! It belts at the waist with original belt and has short sleeves.
This one is also from the 1980's by Draper & Damons. It has a semi geometric print
in muted colors, full skirt, belts at waist with original belt, v neck and 3/4 inch sleeves.
This one is from the late 60's to early 70's by Willi of California. It's got a lovely floral garden theme is pastel colors. The fabric is a cotton sheer. This dress has long sleeves and a button up bodice, V neck and belts at the waist with a full skirt.
I added small petticoats to these dresses to give them a bit more volume and give them a more retro look.
I also found this sweet apron which I think paired with the polka dot dress gives a perfect retro housewife look:
Once again my bargain hunting was successful.
Til next time
The Retro Glam Girl
