Friday, May 25, 2012

She’s a Clown, that Sally Brown!




I recently heard a crazy statistic:  the average person wears 20% of their clothing 80% of the time.  Now, I have no idea how accurate that may or may not be, but I can definitely say that if it is not visible when I slide open that closet door, chances are I am not going to put it on.

Where, oh where, can my walk-in closet be!?!


In an effort to avoid becoming a mere statistic, I reached way back in the depths of the closet and found yet another polka dot friend. 


I honestly had no idea just how many polka dot pieces I have.  As I dig further and further back in the closet, I keep finding more.


I may soon need an intervention.  Does anyone want to go in for a group rate?  I just know there are quite a few of you out there with the same addiction!


And I know exactly when my obsession began.  I blame my role in You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.  Living in Sally Brown’s shoes for a few hours every day for a couple of months was enough to get me hooked, and years later, my passion for polka dots is still going strong.

Sally is a bit of a brat, but she loves her arts and crafts! 
That coat-hanger sculpture is A+!

This was one of those dresses that started with the fabric.  


I had avoided this particular Vintage Vogue reproduction because it did not seem like anything special.  But the right fabric can change all of that.  And a summer dress with matching bolero jacket - well, it just doesn't get much better than that! 


I found the dotted cotton in the quilting section at JoAnns and realized that it was way too sheer to wear as a dress without another layer.  So I underlined the whole thing in a peachy colored cotton which worked beautifully.  It is my perfect Spring frock.  

I am off to search for more forgotten polka dots.  And I would suggest that everyone shop their closets for some hidden treasures this week - it really is a lot of fun!




Dress:  Made by me, Vogue 2267
Necklace:  Made by me
Earrings:  Macys
Shoes:  Nine West

11 comments:

  1. I JUST Tweeted a small fraction of the 'dots in my stash... just the blues to be exact. https://twitter.com/ElishaEtc/status/205931810419523586/photo/1

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  2. I love polka dots too :D
    some times I try to stop myself from buying more polka dot stuff / fabric but I cant help it!

    the dress is lovley :)

    Liebe Grüße!

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  3. Well it's fresh, summery and I love it!

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  4. I played woodstock in the play. So much fun, and even now 15 years later, when I go back to my hometown, that's how some people think of me, as woodstock.

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  5. I have that pattern! I cut out fabric for it, realized the fabric was all wrong, and put it away - years ago. Lovely to see it made up on a real person ... may have to try again! (I'm not the right size for your giveaway, but like your blog!)

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  6. Everything about this outfit is beautiful. It fits you to a "T".

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  7. I like dots too. But I got my first fabrics recently, it's not so easy to find some here.

    Your dress is beautiful.

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  8. I admit to a bit of a start when I saw the picture of you in that blonde wig. But your dress with matching bolero is beautiful and the buttons are perfect for it too. Let's see more dots!

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  9. I, BusyLizzie, also admit to having a polka dot addiction. But they are so fun and happy feeling!

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  10. In my books one can never have too many polka dots, nor too many vintage garments (especially when they're as divinely fantastic as all of yours!), so I say keep the addiction going strong! :)


    Wishing you a serenely wonderful Sunday,
    ♥ Jessica

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  11. You have made many beautiful items to wear, but this simple frock has got to be one of my favorites!

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