What are YOU wearing to the Fifties Fair?

Remember the loud frock made from 1970s curtains? Here's another version. I made the collar taller and squarer for a more 50s shape and found a great yellow and grey polka dot voile for more era-appropriateness. But it's still a 1970s pattern. I hope someone spots the 1970s shape of the sleeve caps and has conniptions.

My only regret is the underlining isn't a bit heavier weight. I do feel particularly cunning for putting the buttons over the grey dots. Perfect match.

So, what are YOU wearing to the Fifties Fair? Or, what WOULD you wear if you were going?

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It's curtains for you

A friend of mine was de-stashing and she gave me mountains of old curtains in a splendid 1970s floral. So I made a shirtdress from 1967 pattern Style 1542 and I reckon it's a corker! The heavier-weight cotton twill and awesome 3/4 circle skirt is fantastically swingy. Hooray for benevolent friends!

I think I'm going to cheat and make it up again in a 1950s fabric, soften the collar a little, and wear it to the Fifties Fair. You think I'll get away with it? Or will I be set upon by militant vintage types?

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