Here’s the story that goes with the dress:
In the early 90s my mom and stepdad were invited to one of the Queen’s (of England, naturally) Royal Garden Parties at Buckingham Palace. Since the dress code called for “afternoon dress” for the ladies (arms and knees to be covered) and my mom already had a fabulous black wide brimmed hat, she popped over to her favorite dressmaker and had this lovely chiffon and silk dress made to match the hat (that's me, not my mom).
Normally Queen Elisabeth and Prince Philip, the Queen Mum and Prince Charles attend these parties and mingle with their guests. But since Charles had just fallen off his horse, Lady Di was there to replace him. My mom met Lady Di!
I’m sure my mom looked simply gorgeous back then; however, the style was a little too late 80s/early 90s to be able to wear in 2011. I was allowed to take it home to refashion and I have to admit that I cheated and used a pattern for the top part – I couldn’t bear to just cut into the fabric without a proper plan.
It turned out royally, didn't it?
11 comments:
for the early 90s I love your Mum's dress, devine. For now, you did a wonderful job on it, welll done.
What a great story to go with such a wonderful summer dress.
Eddie (eod)
Wow! I adore this dress, great work!
I love the dress. It is so beautiful. You look great in it.
The dress turned out so well. You look lovely in it.I don't blame you for going with a pattern. I do the same now .It's all too easy to ruin a really nice fabric otherwise
Beautiful redo. And using a pattern's not cheating--you're still using an old garment to make a new one!
What a great way to keep a historic family dress alive!
What a lovely dress! And the story along with it :)
wow well done! A royal dress indeed!
love~mongs
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beautifully done!
Oh yes !
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