Well, two in a row make a set, yes? Check out this atomic-print dress that's up on eBay right now (from seller MemphisVintage).
Here are some more pictures, click on them to check out the auction:
Teri gave me the heads-up on this one, and I'm grateful, even though I don't think I'll be bidding. Lately I can't seem to get excited about buying vintage dresses off eBay. Vintage coats, vintage sweaters, vintage shoes, vintage jackets -- for sure -- but I seem to want to MAKE all my dresses. Go figure. (Although the longer I look at this one, from the same seller, the more I want to make an exception! Pockets!)
It's GLORIOUS. I wonder if I can shoehorn myself into a dress with such a teensy waist.
Posted by: Sal | 02/17/2009 at 08:13 AM
Those dresses are so fantastic. I would for sure have to stop eating to wear one, however. Can't imagine where our societal neurosis about food came from...:)
Posted by: Libby Fife | 02/17/2009 at 08:25 AM
I could fit in the waist, but the bust is a bit too large.Does anyone know of a pattern like this? I would love to make a similar dress.
Posted by: Dee Dee Warren | 02/17/2009 at 09:45 AM
It reminds me of something the Jetson's would wear. What was her name...June?
Posted by: hip chick | 02/17/2009 at 10:20 AM
Wow, that does look like it closely matches the very pattern you posted yesterday, even though it has a manufacturer's label...And that other dress is just too lovely. It looks like it would be just the thing on a hot summer day. Dressy and casual all at the same time...
Posted by: Birgit | 02/17/2009 at 12:07 PM
Hip Chick, I can't believe you, too, don't have the Jetson's theme song burned into your memory. Maybe it's just me. Anyway, "Meet George Jetson. His boy, Elroy. Daughter Judy. Jane, his wife."
Posted by: Anonymous | 02/17/2009 at 12:10 PM
Wow! That is some dress!
Posted by: Nadia | 02/17/2009 at 12:14 PM
Now the Jetson's theme song is in my head! Well, at least it pushed out Rancid's Time Bomb - Black Shoes, black hat, Cadillac! The boy's a time bo-omb!
Posted by: Anonymous | 02/17/2009 at 12:21 PM
If you lined the shoulder points with steel, you could easily clear pathways in crowds if need be. Maybe this is a special, emergency feature of the dirigible hostess uniforms?
Posted by: Cookie | 02/17/2009 at 01:18 PM
I would love either one of those dresses... but darn they will neither fit in the waist or the bust... I could probably starve myself for awhile and maybe squeeze into that tiny waist with lots of extra help if you know what I mean.. But that bust would never fit. I would swim in that bodice. :( Oh well..
Posted by: Kelly | 02/17/2009 at 01:47 PM
Darn, I would love that dress, but I too could not manage the waist, but perhaps my diet of black coffee and dry toast and Jack Lalanne will eventually pay off!
Posted by: 50sgal | 02/17/2009 at 03:09 PM
This is a Star Trek ball gown!Fabulous!
Posted by: gwensews | 02/17/2009 at 04:11 PM
That is the fabric of my dreams. Swoon.
Posted by: PZR | 02/17/2009 at 05:27 PM
I love that dress! Looks like something I would sell on eBay too. I'd love to have her link on my share your auctions blog I've just started. I really lovevintage shoes and vintage purses too!
Posted by: Thrift Store Junkie | 02/17/2009 at 08:17 PM
I heart this dress even though it makes me giggle when I think of how dangerous it would be for two slowdancing teenagers. (And I have no idea why that's in my head!)
Posted by: Katie | 02/18/2009 at 12:26 AM
This dress is wonderful! I love Ashely's dress even more after seeing virtually the same dress so beautifully presented. Woot! Way to go Memphisvintage--great stuff all around. Gosh, I just love the Trigere on your site. If airship hostesses are allowed to deviate (or hostess during a later era), that's what I'd want to wear. It has a capelet, after all.Once again, Cookie's comment gets me giggling! Cookie, if you're ever in Chicago, look me up, please. You're too funny!Thanks for these back-to-back airship-hostess posts, Erin.
Posted by: lucitebox | 02/18/2009 at 07:57 AM
me to, the Trigere is gorgeous.
Posted by: Nancy | 02/18/2009 at 11:27 AM
Dang! Who cares about the waist? Most anyone could make this thing in their size. By the time you'd get a crinoline under it and with those giant, wacky shoulders; your waist would be dwarfed by comparison.This is the most fabulous thing I've seen in ages. You'd need some serious, pointy stilettos to go with it and not much else.
Posted by: wundermary | 02/18/2009 at 12:28 PM
Oh man, I went to the auction, expecting to see it already way above my price range, and there aren't even any bids yet! And it would fit me...I'm keeping an eye on this one....
Posted by: Ginger | 02/18/2009 at 01:29 PM
I love how styles come back in. I cant believe we're taking things from the 50's! That dress is absolutely adorable, and I'm sure it's extremely flattering too!
Posted by: Brittany | 02/18/2009 at 02:40 PM
WOW!! That first dress is gorgeous!
Posted by: miss vintage love | 02/18/2009 at 03:57 PM
The dresses are works of art! Thanks for sharing...
Posted by: Chrisy | 02/19/2009 at 02:34 AM
If anyone is interested in making a dress like this, I JUST bought the pattern. It is Anne Adams 4677. I got mine online and I'm sure there are more out there!
Posted by: Cisa | 02/25/2009 at 07:09 AM