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Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Vintage Frilly Prom Dresses

1950's prom dresses...




The first garage sale I hit last Saturday appeared to be a dud...until I walked way back into the garage and I spotted the pink dress! Then the white dress behind it. No price to be found, I asked...while holding my breath....hoping they would be reasonable...the woman said how about $5 each! YES! I grabbed them and they never left my arms until they were safely in my car!

I started talking to the woman and found out she wore these dresses when she was young. The white was her prom dress and the pink was for some other event which I forgot the name, I had never heard of it. I have an idea the pink was worn when she was a little younger. She said they are from the late 50's, her name is Dee.

I love the pink dress! I was such a tomboy when I was younger...I wouldn't have been caught dead in a dress like this...I even told her that...I told her they will be well taken care of and she knew I was extremely happy to now own them.


How about this white strapless number. I can't imagine that I was ever THAT size !!!!

And the big pink bow on the back of the pink dress! Love that!

I can just imagine how proud and excited she was wearing these dresses...I wish I had asked her if she had a picture of her wearing the pink dress...

Close up of the detail on the white dress...

The layers of ruffles underneath....

The pink dress is especially frilly...

I'm just thrilled to have found these and I'll find a place to display the pink dress...maybe hanging in front of that wall I've been working on and posting about....

Thanks for stopping by!


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Faded Charm for White Wednesday
Savvy Southern Style for Wow Us Wednesday
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41 comments:

  1. KellyJune 14, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    What treasures!!! So gorgeous.


    Kelly

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  2. TeteJune 14, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Oh, what a find and they are both so pretty. Wish I could fit into them again, :)... those days are gone!
    Enjoy your new treasures!
    Hugs- Tete

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  3. ShabbyESPJune 14, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    They are both so beautiful!! Lucky you for finding them!!!
    Suzann ~xoxo~

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  4. Sissie's Shabby CottageJune 14, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    I would have wrestled you down for those girl! LOL!

    I love them. Rachel Ashwell would be jealous.

    hugs
    Sissie

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  5. stefanieJune 14, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    soooooo lucky!!!!!

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  6. CharoJune 14, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Both are so beautiful!!!

    Hugs
    Charo

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  7. AnonymousJune 15, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    Hi Faye, These are precious, what a great find, I'm jealous! Celeste, victoriantailor.com

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  8. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    OMGoodness! I'm on the hunt for vintage prom dresses..
    You did great! I did just buy one at The Farm Chick Show and I didn't pay $5.00 either! I wish!
    Good job....

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  9. UnknownJune 15, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    what great find! this pink one really is so wonderful ...makes me yearn for the old days
    KAT

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  10. Sandi~A Cottage MuseJune 16, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Oh Faye...these are stunning!! Finding a frilly beauty like those is on my must have list!!

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  11. Charlotte WilsonJune 16, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Faye,
    What treasures you found. I wish that I had kept my prom dresses. They were so much prettier than the ones out today.

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  12. The Smith HotelJune 16, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    Those are lovely! What a great find and fun to get to talk to the lady that actually wore them!

    Jody

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  13. Foolproofed VintageJune 16, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    That pink dress is darling :)

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  14. outjunkingJune 16, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    I think this is fabulous.
    Lisa

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  15. saltbox
    treasures    June 16, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    Beautiful finds!!!
    ~ Julie

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  16. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJune 16, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    What a find! Love both of them. I always pick up vintage clothing at garage sales and add them to my dress up closet. the grandies love them. I gave my old prom dresses to charity when we moved into our 2nd home. I regret that now.

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  17. UnknownJune 16, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    WOW! What a bargain! I love both of them. You just don't see treasures like that around here much any more. I think everyone is kind of aware of the trend and prices at garage sales just aren't what they used to be.

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  18. AngelaJune 16, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    You are so lucky to find such nice dresses with all those pretty details.
    oxxo
    Angela.

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  19. Cindy AdkinsJune 17, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Oh my goodness--these are simply gorgeous!! What amazing treasures!!!
    XO
    Cindy

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  20. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Great find. LOve the pink dress and the yellow flowers on the white dress.
    Have a great weekend.
    Michele

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  21. Nancy's Daily DishJune 17, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Both are so beautiful! I'm visiting from Pink Saturday and just had to click when I saw the pink frilly dress! So pretty!

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  22. OliviaJune 17, 2011 at 5:57 PM

    Oh, I am just in heaven over the moon for these.
    Hugs,
    Olivai

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  23. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    You hit the jackpot with those amazing dresses!!!

    I wore a pink ruffled one like that to a dance when I was a Sr. in HS. My mom later sold the dress at a yard sale...our next door neighbor bought it. She made bathroom curtains out of it!!!

    Enjoy your finds and Happy Pink Saturday! dana

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  24. mypinkprettiesaboutmeJune 17, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I am so jealous. What a great find.

    HPS

    LL

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  25. black eyed susans kitchenJune 17, 2011 at 7:32 PM

    Love and adore those amazingly sweet vintage dresses!!

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  26. LVJune 17, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Both of these pretty dresses would make any lady proud to wear. I never had one that looked like that.

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  27. UnknownJune 17, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    What a fabulous find, Faye. They are just gorgeous, I remember the days..........
    Have a beautiful PS weekend.
    TTFN ~
    Hugs,
    Marydon

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  28. BluBabesCreateJune 17, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    I want those dresses so bad!

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  29. AnonymousJune 17, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    What wonderful finds! You must have walked out of that sale with a big smile on your face... they are both so frilly and pretty! Happy Pink Saturday :)

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  30. Pink Roses and TeacupsJune 17, 2011 at 9:17 PM

    Wow, what great dresses! I am on the hunt for a nice pink one too!

    Debbie

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  31. LorraineJune 18, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Such lovely treasures, and how special that you got to meet the wearer!

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  32. Dogmom DivaJune 18, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Faye, love your name, it was my grandmother's name..and love those vintage dresses..thank you for sharing!

    Barb

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  33. Stephanie Suzanne DesignsJune 18, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Hi Faye,

    I love, love that pink prom dress and what deal!!

    Pink Sparkles for your week,
    Stephanie ♥

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  34. LululizJune 18, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Oh my, all that pink frothiness is just too delicious. The pink dress has got to be my favourite.

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  35. Francie...The Scented Cottage StudioJune 18, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    fabulous finds ! I scored three, one pink, one blue and one lavender.
    There is just something so romantic about the vintage, frilly dresses.
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  36. D.E.June 18, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Lovely post! Blessings DE

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  37. The Charm of HomeJune 18, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Faye, These are wonderful! What a great find. Rachel Ashwell has a pic or two of vintage dresses in one of her early books. Very good find! Thanks for linking it up at HSH!
    Sherry

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  38. DebbieJune 19, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    These (especially that pink one) remind me of the dresses my own mom wore in the fifties. As a little girl, I thought they were the most beautiful things in the world. (Her name is "Dee" too!)

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  39. micheleJune 20, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    SCORE!

    i love em and am dreaming of hitting a similar sale....sigh.

    come visit anytime.

    michele

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  40. ConnieJune 22, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    These are beautiful. Wow! They remind of all the gorgeous dresses my Mom use to sew. The attic full of fabulous gowns was burnt when a fire destroyed the family home. I sure miss them ...

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  41. AnonymousAugust 24, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    Oh, they're so pretty, Faye. What a bargain. I'm wondering if the event you could not remember may have been a Sadie Hawkins dance...girl invites boy, very popular in the 50's. Anywho, both dresses are dreamy and I love the picture on Beverly's page.
    Thanks for sharing.
    Happy pinks again!
    Marcia

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