I am Craving velveteen...

[Leisa]

Hi Lovelies,

I have an early Thanksgiving dinner to go to on Wednesday, November 25.

I want to dress up just a bit. It's at friends' home. People come in all array of dress, but I don't dress up much these days. All my clothes are too small. I gained about 20 pounds over the summer & it ain't going anywhere. *sniff*

So - naturally I thought of y'all. I'm in a US size 10 to 12 & I'm tall. My inseam is 34-35".

I'm looking for velveteen that I can wash (hopefully) as it's getting down to the wire & I won't actually be able to pay til Wednesday, the 18th.

I have my eye on Maggie's black velveteen jacket on eBay, but I'm thinking a 2-piece dress, maybe?

I'll gladly consider anything ya wanna show me.

Many Thanks!

 

[MyVintageCocktail]

Leisa, I have an Italian-made red cotton velveteen sleeveless gown that's been cleaned, but it has a smudge on the bodice that didn't come out (but could be covered by a well-placed vintage brooch). Though it's long, It's not a "formal."

 

[Leisa]

Anne,

Thanks for that, but sleeveless isn't going to cut it for me. This time of year I'm always cold.

And I have to go outside to smoke at my friends' home. brrrrr!
yeah, yeah, quit smoking you say. ;-)

 

[BijouVintage]

I have a pair of size 12 US Velveteen jean style slacks by chic (remember how cool we thought that was) They are a dark wine burgundy color.. If I find my camera I'll take pics

plus I just laid them out with this jacket http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=29712018

and they look pretty cool..

:snowball:

 

[joules]

Hi! I know you're looking for an outfit, but I've jusr picked up from the cleaners, the most marvelous Marguerite Rubel hooded clutch coat, in the very lovely "Wild Cherry" color. It would fit over many sorts of styles. I plan to list it in the next few days. Please let me know if you may have interest, and I can get right on it.

This is the color and label, different style, as sold by friend of VFG:
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=18818144

 

[Leisa]

Thanks so much, Ladies. I was told tonight that the mode of dress is to be casual, so I'll be wearing my jeans & hopefully a snazzy vintage top.

BijouVintage - I'm 5' 10" tall & need a minimum 34" inseam... So, if they're long, I'd love to see the pants wheneer you get to it - no hurry.

Joules - that Coat is Amazing!

I'm still craving velveteen...

Thanks again - Leisa

 

[BijouVintage]

Listed here, I'm afraid the measurements might not work out.. although they are probably long enough:

 

[joules]

Those slacks look great Beth!

Thanks Leisa. Here is the back view of the Marguerite Rubel clutch coat:

 

[retroglamour]

Wow - OK I was reading this thread with the intention of posting my very own Margeurite Rubel Wild Cherry coat! Then I see someone beat me to it! What are the odds?? lol!

I think ours are a little different, as mine does not have a hood but a scarf instead. If you're interested - you can check it out -
http://www.rubylane.com/shops/retroglamour/item/SA67

 

[joules]

When it comes to the VFG the odds are very good.
Here is the front view, coming soon, as they say:

Okay, it is listed now:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34838319

 

[Leisa]

! The coats are awesome!

I searched Ruby Lane & saw retroglamour's, but I Love yours, too, Joules.

And, alas - my inseam has to measure at least 34". To try to drop a hem from vevlveteen would be impossible without leaving a mark from the original fold of the cuff. darn! They're really great!

 

[joules]

Leisa, thank you! I'm trying not to bond with it; I tend to get quite involved the garments, while they are in my possession.

 

[Leisa]

"I'm trying not to bond with it..."

Oh my. How well I understand that!

 

[BijouVintage]

Originally posted by Miss_Martys
Hey Beth, do those pants have a cuff (looks like) that Leisa could let down. This may work. 5'10"....wow, I could only dream what it must be like to actually be able to reach things. You go girl!

Marty

no cuff.. I'm just munchkin sized and had to roll them up twice to not trip over them

 

[LibbyShea]

Hello, I've just joined this site but am looking for a fur identification chart that I believe you may have posted on 1/20/2011 or thereabouts. It was under the topic "raccoon or fox?". I have inherited several fur coats along with at least 20 loose fur collars from my great-aunt. She was quite a seamstress and even worked on altering her own furs. I believe she must have collected most of the extra collars at thrift stores or they may have come off of coats she no longer possessed. I'm trying to figure out exactly what I have so I can clean some of them properly, store them in the correct way and learn how to sew/work with them so I can reuse them on my clothes. You attached an image of about 20 different fur pelts all arranged in a big circle. They appear to be complete with heads, legs and tails still attached and undyed. Each was labeled in the photo. For some reason I only printed out a small version of this chart at the time but I want to be able to reprint it larger so I can have it blown up at the copy center. I'm pretty sure this chart originated from you is you are the correct "Miss_Martys". Thanks for your help, Libby Shea.

 

[The Vintage Merchant]

Hello, LibbyShea ~ and welcome to the VFG.

i have just sent you private message ~ i hope you will find it helpful.