Apparently some people identify their wardrobe needs and shop for garments that will fit in with the clothing that they already own. Not me. I see something, fall in love and, price permitting, buy it regardless of whether I need it or if it has any practical use whatsoever, hence a wardrobe stuffed with marabou trimmed opera coats, feather boas and psychedelic backless sundresses and not a single jumper, woollen scarf or pair of jeans to my name.
Take this nightie. What use is it? I never wear clothes in bed, the only time in my adult life that I've ever worn sleepwear was the week I spent in hospital following my hip replacement. Being 100% nylon it'll spontaneously combust as soon as I look at the wood burning stove, the fabric will snag every time a cat sits on my lap, the sleeves will make household chores nigh on impossible (shame!) and I'd probably scare the neighbours to death when I wheel the bin out.
But so what? Practical be damned! It was on a £3 clearance rail at Moseley Vintage Fair on Sunday and I bloody love it.
You'd think we'd be sick of the sight of vintage clothes - when we're not washing, mending, ironing or selling them then we're out and about, hunting them down. After a tremendously busy trading weekend the rails were looking a tad depleted so we've been out and about, hunting down some replacement stock. We're in Nottingham with Judy's this weekend (details HERE).
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| Clockwise from top left: 1970s Canada-made catsuit; 1950s velvet swing coat; 1970s crimplene trouser suit; Horrockses cotton day dress; St Michael parka; James Purdey wool culottes (these retail at over £500!); 1980s-does-the-1950s circle skirt; Clothilde hippy dress; St Michael peasant maxi; Embossed satin hooded cloak; 1960s sheepskin; Lace-up bodice maxi |
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| Clockwise from top left: Mancraft wool reefer coat; 1960s wool overcoat; 1950s overcoat; Hard Rock Cafe leather sleeved varsity jacket; 1970s Burton velvet jacket; 1950s doeskin waistcoat; 1960s Crombie overcoat; Double Two shirt; 1970s anorak; 1970s wool sports jacket |
We took these photos but whilst catching up with my blog reading I saw that gorgeous Porcelina had also posted a boudoir theme but she's a sexy David Lynch starlet and I'm more Carry On Screaming.
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| Wearing: Vintage 1970s English-made nightie, Victorian lead crystal heart pendant, 1960s fake pearl earrings, Barry M Cancun nail paint. |
See you soon.