Yes, it's a flocked dress! There's not a lot of flocking on adult clothes lately -- it seems only kids get the satisfaction of having raised fuzzy patterns on their clothing. But I'm all in favor of fuzzy party dresses -- why NOT give people an excuse to touch you? (Okay, introverts, you can all say "eeeewwwww!" now, but I didn't mean it THAT way.) So, where were we? Yes. This dress -- a tad expensive at $225, but in great condition, and it's not only flocked, it's flocked taffeta! -- is just the perfect combo of color and pattern, and it's at The Cats Pajamas (I don't know where the apostrophe went either and without it I think that perhaps the pajamas are MADE of cats, and that is not a good mental image AT ALL) so click on the link if you must have it. B36/W28.
I may have to go troll Ebay for some flocked fabric now. Preferably a nice abstract like this one, and not flaming skulls or Hello Kitty, as much as I like both those motifs. Hmmm, flaming Hello Kitty skulls? Oh well.
OMG I love this. I have some gorgeous flocked dotted swiss (deadstock from an ancient old musty fabric store in Green Bay, WI--totally the find of the century)...I worry though that I'll look like Sandra Dee if I make a full skirt with it, so I'm probably going to do it up with a pattern like this in View B. --Lydia
Posted by: Anonymous | 08/12/2005 at 09:10 AM
GASP!Oh gosh, it is lovely. I love the little bow knots on the sleeves.I am very tempted.
Posted by: Erin G. | 08/12/2005 at 09:22 AM
So perhaps you could add flames to this?:http://michaelpaulus.com/gallery/character-Skeletons(sorry, don't know how to make it a link)p.s. love your blog. Like Mary Poppins, it's practically perfect in every way.
Posted by: Anonymous | 08/12/2005 at 01:05 PM
Ooh, Lydia, that dress is pure sex!And thanks for the link to the cartoon skulls (and the compliment) whoever you are!
Posted by: Erin | 08/12/2005 at 02:15 PM
Erin, this will take you to flocked fabric. Flocked paisley, among others (I'm not sure what others, actually, but I saw "flocked" and thought of you, and wanted to send it whilst holding the thought) - some of the others being lovely, lovely linen.So ... get the flock on over there and have some fun!
Posted by: La BellaDonna | 08/17/2005 at 12:05 PM
Oh -- please send link!
Posted by: Erin | 08/17/2005 at 12:41 PM
??? Goshdarnit, there was supposed to be a link in that earlier comment!Trying again:http://www.fabrics-store.com/first.php?goto=big_fabric&menu=f&menu=f&fabric_id=915And if I'm so lame it doesn't work this time, if you go to fabrics-store.com, and type in 4C22, it will bring you to the blue or to the terracotta flocked paisley. Yes, flocked paisley linen. Who'da thunk it? Still regretting the flocked Renaissance-pattern denim I didn't buy in the spring from Jo-Ann Fabrics, of all places ...
Posted by: La Belladonna | 08/19/2005 at 09:04 AM
Boy, I don't know if this is a good idea or not; I found a whole company in Pennsylvania that does nothing but make flocked products: paper, textile and other. They even allege We can even help you create your own ideas on our fabric. Their website is staggeringly dull, but many a tattered wrapper conceals a treasure, so here's hoping, and enjoy:http://www.diversifiedflock.com
Posted by: La BellaDonna | 08/22/2005 at 02:44 PM
Oh, my god. The thought of making my OWN FLOCKED FABRIC is just too much joy to bear. It's probably thousands of dollars and I'd have to buy hundreds of yards, but ... so.cool!Thanks!
Posted by: Erin | 08/22/2005 at 03:21 PM
My grandmother owned one of the same style, hers was pink with a slightly different flock pattern. I am now the proud owner. I noticed yours is missing the matching belt.
Posted by: Novangeline | 09/04/2006 at 05:58 PM