The off-price clothing and housewares store, Ross, is known for its historical clothing! Or maybe not so much.
And yet, there I was perusing racks of gaudy sequin rejects, sprinkled intermittently with 50s and 60s inspired clothing. And then I really struck gold. It was like the sea parted and a beam of florescent overhead light displayed for my eyes only: a perfect 1920s dress. And then another one. And I dropped everything and hugged them to my body and never let go. And we lived happily ever after for less than $40. !!! I'm pretty sure they were mother of the bride dresses, but they can do double duty! Will I wear it out with my friends on the weekend? Not likely, unless it's a themed party. But you can bet that at a 20s soiree, you'll be the pineapple's umbrella, or some other nonsensical vintage term. -Marietta I styled the outfits above with a modern headband from Charming Charlie, beaded necklace from H&M, real vintage handbag from a flea market, and character dance t-strap shoes from Amazon.
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AuthorMarietta is a swing dancer, artist, & horticulturalist from Philadelphia. Archives
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