Coral-colored (but not a reef)

This is so cute ... Robin sent it to me. It's most likely handmade (no tags, and I think I've seen this pattern before), B39/W33, in great shape, and on eBay hovering at a bid of about $16 right now -- what a deal! Click on the image to visit the auction.
I love the buttons, the diagonal line, the little notch at the neckline where the bodice overlaps: all adorable, but not too sweet. The wild pattern is another plus. You'd definitely need a choker of coral beads with this one, too, but only the truly dedicated (or nuts) would try to match the shoes and bag ...
Thanks, Robin!


8 Comments:
At Dec 1, 2006 8:43:00 AM,
Heather Outside Boston said…
Actually, I think accessories in chartreuse would be fun.
At Dec 1, 2006 8:44:00 AM,
Thoughts on Life and Millinery. said…
I'm on it...must have.
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At Dec 1, 2006 10:44:00 AM,
Anonymous said…
I think I might have this pattern. I like it because it's not really a wrap dress--it has a side zipper. So you get that charming surplice bodice, but no worries about the Kansas wind doing unkind things to your wrapped skirt.
--Lydia
At Dec 1, 2006 10:57:00 AM,
melissa joy said…
tell everyone to stop bidding! i'm currently the highest bidder! thanks, erin!
At Dec 1, 2006 11:28:00 AM,
vespabelle said…
Those fabric covered buttons are the best part about this dress.
I haven't seen the findings for something like that. (but now, I will start looking!)
I agree with heather near Boston: chartruse or even tuquoise or a dark teal would look great with this dress.
At Dec 1, 2006 2:23:00 PM,
Julia said…
I, um, have those shoes. And a burgundy bag lined in coral. I think that outfit would need shoe clips. Chocolate brown bows, maybe.
At Dec 2, 2006 5:20:00 AM,
Anonymous said…
I love this bodice! Sadly it's the wrong size and shipping from the US is prohibitive...
You say you think you've seen the pattern somewhere - does anyone know what it is or something similar?
At Dec 2, 2006 4:21:00 PM,
Anne said…
This might be the perfect one for someone who is on the thin side... the color and design is perfect fix for everything!
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