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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;mirana, post: 9549265, member: 79705&quot;]Picked up this very well made, beautiful fabric vintage cocktail dress at the thrift for $5. I was busy at the time so set it aside until I unearthed it last week. Apparently Lilli Ann has quite a following and I clearly need to find one of their fabulous coats at the thrift! <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie75" alt=":playful:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> I haven&#039;t found a cocktail dress matching this one yet.</p><p><br /></p><p>It was missing a button so I hopped on etsy and managed to find nearly the exact same Czech glass button for replacement! Now I just need to figure out the missing belt. I&#039;m assuming it probably matched the fabric of the dress, so failing that...what would look okay? I have a couple black leather waist belts, one all black and one with a brass buckle, but maybe they are too casual or heavy? I may need to look out for, or make, a black fabric one...?</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]455321[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]455322[/ATTACH]</p><p>I really love the pocket. Clearly for snacks. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie75" alt=":playful:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> Forgive the anachronistic accessories, but this is the only 50s dress I&#039;ve currently got. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie51" alt=":hilarious:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> It also needs an ironing.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]455323[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>You can see the little belt loops here. I think it looks great without, but I&#039;m not about to remove them so they make it obvious there&#039;s something missing.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]455324[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Tag for about 1949 to 1957 apparently, though that collar gives the date away I think!</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]455325[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Middle button replacement. It&#039;s clearly from the same maker, as even the back is the same, but only a slightly different facet size. Considering I lost which one it was when I was trying to photograph it, I&#039;d say it&#039;s a success. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie51" alt=":hilarious:" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Now I just need a 50&#039;s art opening to wear it to. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/smilies/tongue.png" class="mceSmilie" alt=":p" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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