Friday, July 10, 2009

what was i thinking when i let go of you?


I feel terrible about my treatment of this dress. It very rarely sees the light of day, and for that I'm sorry. I came across it when I was assigned to clean out the costume closet in my junior year of high school. It was such a wonderful dress that I simply couldn't let it slip away from me. I asked my teacher if it would be ok if I took it, and she hesitantly said yes. The original game plan was to wear it as my prom dress, but the bodice was just too snug and I felt kind of uncomfortable in it. I can't even count how many times I would just put on the dress and stare at it in the mirror wishing I felt comfortable enough to leave the house in it.

I've lost a bit of weight since I inherited the dress and now I fit into it, but I just can't get the image of what I used to look like in it out of my head. I feel like all the little imperfections are the only things people can see because they're so blaringly obvious to me. Originally I took photos in the dress with the intention to sell it, but after seeing the photos and just how wonderful this dress is, I just can't say goodbye.


What I'm Wearing:
Dress: Vintage 1970's Gunne Sax Dress.

What I'm Listening To:
"I Am Trying To Break Your Heart" Wilco

Photos by Anjuli.

4 comments:

  1. This dress is perfect Bohemian chic! I just love it! I've been on a bohemian kick lately... but yet to give it a real try :'(

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  2. Oh gosh that dress is so lovely! As is your blog! Would you like to exchange links?

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  3. thank you so much and absolutely, Hannah! your blog(s) are wonderful! which link would you like me to put up?

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  4. Hold onto it, honey, it looks as though it was made for you. Sometimes a dress and woman just click and I think you two truly have.


    Wishing you a splendid weekend,
    ♥ Jessica

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