There they are - languishing on the racks of thrift stores everywhere - those what-were-they-thinking bridesmaid and mob/mog gowns.
Sometimes you get lucky - this one was black with no silly decorations and a $10 price tag. The top is an embroidered tone on tone brocade that doesn't suck and thankfully the skirt is unadorned. The short sleeves could be a problem - but there are remedies. And - there are no shoulder pads to remove!
I am thinking this could work for a quick Victorian day or evening look. The dress fits nicely, although it tends to hang off the shoulders a bit, but this could be an advantage.
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| Front view |
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| Back view |
The back has two nicely done satin roses and two long hanging tails. I look at these as extra material - maybe for lengthening the sleeves.
I collect vintage-looking shawls so I pulled out a few that might work. Paisley, roses, beading, and tassels are Victorian motifs. I wanted to soften the neck and sleeve lines.
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| Silver-gray chiffon with embroidery, beadwork, tassels |
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| Openwork beads and tassels |
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Black and silver paisley
Black and silver paisley detail |
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| Black lace with embroidered roses and tassels |
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| Chiffon with silver paisley and silver tassels |
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I like the back view
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