What I'm Wearing: 1940s Wool Empire Waist Trousers made by me {pattern} // Grey Secretary Blouse {1980s?} Secondhand // Red Belt F21 // Pearl Bracelet F21 // Ring J.C.Penny // Oxford Heels F21
Alright, so the pattern {Decades of Style #4004} isn't for the 1930s, but the 1940s. But, they really remind me of the ones Ginger Rogers wears in the movie, Roberta {1935}. Which, by the way, is where I got the inspiration for today's outfit. *smile*
Aren't Fred & Ginger amazing?!? Watching them dance just makes me want to get up and just start dancing around the house {which I will do once and awhile}. Now back to the outfit. I made a pair of trousers just like the ones you see me wearing in this post last February {same fabric too}. But, I never got pictures because we had tons of snow & ice on the ground and then once it was warm. What would you know! I had become a new size and they were too tight for me to wear around the hips. So, I gave Gabrielle that pair & made myself a new pair from the leftover fabric for Costume College {which is where I buy all of my Decades of Style patterns}. And I had made this pair in July or June of last year {it sure has taken me awhile to get pictures for y'all hasn't it?}. Anyways, the pattern is very easy to fit & sew! Just be warned, if you are short you will need to shorten the pattern & make the legs a little narrower. Because if they left as they are they swallow Gaby who is about 5'4" {I'm 5'8"}.
Now, it is your turn to share your post for today.
I linked up. :)
ReplyDelete~Johanna
Here I am! =)
ReplyDeleteDarling outfit! I especially love the blouse.
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, Fred & Ginger are absolutely amazing. I love watching them dance:)
I've also linked up:)
Your outfit is very cute. :) I'm lovin' it! :)
ReplyDeleteI loved the video of Fred and Ginger. I think the 'argument' part was the best! haha! :) Totally awesome. :)
A fabulous outfit, Ashley! I love your inspiration. You did a really great job. *wink* In fact, just a couple days ago I saw a picture of Liz Taylor in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" (on your Pinterest!) and was inspired to wear something like that the next day!
ReplyDeleteOh, I've never heard of "Roberta" before! Ginger is so adorable. I LOVE their dancing. It makes me inspired to learn to dance. I'm glad I'm in good company... I dance around the house too. *smile*
Much love!
xox Kay
I'm a bit behind with my linking... you usually put up your posts on the morning of my following day... and I did not feel like turning on the computer yesterday. Anyway, I put up my link now.
ReplyDeleteAnd I love your blouse and how you paired it with these trousers - I love the colours and the pop of red with the belt.
wow, this is a Ginger Rogers outfit! i love the thin red belt that you paired it with! you look fabulous!
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