AUTHOR: Erin TITLE: Sub Ubi Semper Ubi DATE: 6:00 AM ----- BODY:

Holly of Lucite Box Vintage sent me the link to this dress (for sale at Oasis). I kind of love it, but more as a witty swimsuit coverup than as an actual dress, and it's definitely on the pricey side for something like that ($60, plus $10 shipping to the US). Plus, you know, no pockets.

The rest of the Oasis site terrifies me, especially this dress, which I am certain to have nightmares about for quite some time. (Although it would be pretty awesome as part of a Joker's-henchwoman costume for Halloween ... )

Labels: oasis, swim, trompe-l'oeil

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Fiona DATE:Jan 5, 2010 7:06:00 AM I walked past this on a mannequin while out looking for new clothes yesterday. It certainly made me look twice! ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Latter-Day Flapper DATE:Jan 5, 2010 8:05:00 AM Oh, no--no pockets on a swimsuit cover-up is even worse. Talk about a time when you REALLY need pockets. Where are you going to put your shells, sea-glass, and quarters to buy Cokes? ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Theresa DATE:Jan 5, 2010 8:54:00 AM All I can say about htat site is...Strange. ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Joni DATE:Jan 5, 2010 9:16:00 AM My nutty Latin teacher was a big fan of Semper Ubi Sub Ubi. Funny, after all the years I studied the language, I don't remember any of the grammar, but I remember all the puns. ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

lucitebox DATE:Jan 5, 2010 9:45:00 AM I was thinking that the white one that's printed like a trench would be even better for the beach. (Oh, the incongruency of it all!) Plus, I think these trompe l'oiel oversized things would be good for when you're having an "I feel fat" day. ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

WendyBee DATE:Jan 5, 2010 10:06:00 AM I can honestly I would never wear that dress. Anywhere. Fat day or no.
WendyBee ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

What-I-Found DATE:Jan 5, 2010 10:43:00 AM I was thinking that it would be better in a Maternity style. ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Joni DATE:Jan 5, 2010 1:57:00 PM Also, when you look just at the top of this dress, it kind of looks like Darth Vader. ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Anonymous DATE:Jan 5, 2010 2:03:00 PM My standing favorite is that whinter-white trench with the black pen trompe-l'oeil top stitching, pockets, and belt marked on it. Worn in Kill Bill by Darryl Hannah walking through the hospital to Beatrix' room. Really fabulous. This dress could be worn under that little trench.
-Shaun ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Latter-Day Flapper DATE:Jan 6, 2010 7:54:00 AM It does look very Darth Vader, doesn't it! Ha ha! ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Arion DATE:Jan 6, 2010 12:57:00 PM As regards the sweater-dress:

"Why so serious? ...Oh, right, because my dress is terrifying..." ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Anonymous DATE:Jan 11, 2010 9:15:00 AM this dress is nice but i was abit "/" wen i was tryin it on, take a look @ this though:

http://www.nineteen74.com/magazine/Volume3.html ----- -------- AUTHOR: Erin TITLE: Abject Awe Thursday (with a sale) DATE: 8:58 AM ----- BODY:

This dress (at Holly's LuciteBox Vintage) makes me nearly incandescent with joy. I know we've seen some trompe l'oeil dresses here before, but this one not only takes, but bakes, frosts, and decorates the cake, with those sparkling unblowoutable candles on top.

And NOT ONLY is this a fairly reasonable size (28 waist) it's ON SALE. Holly's having a three-day sale: today's the second day, so use the code SECONDDAY and get 30% off anything on her site. (Tomorrow is the THIRDDAY, and you can get 35% off, but I bet if you wait this dress will be GONE. And that's no-foolin'.)

What kinds of trompe-l'oeil dresses do you wish existed? (Don't ask for fake pockets, though. That's just cruel.)

Labels: fooled-you, funny, sales, trompe-l'oeil

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Theresa DATE:Dec 17, 2009 11:55:00 AM wOW! ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Cookie DATE:Dec 17, 2009 1:45:00 PM I want Daryl Hannah's WHITE COAT
from Kill Bill, with the belt and top stitching drawn on with magic marker. ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Packrat DATE:Dec 17, 2009 1:50:00 PM Very simple. Anything that makes me look slimmer. LOL ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Joni DATE:Dec 17, 2009 2:18:00 PM I want a dress with a fake apron printed on it. Which I would then wear underneath a real apron. Wouldn't that just blow people's minds?! ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Sara DATE:Dec 17, 2009 2:32:00 PM I agree with you about fake pockets--I hate that, and also semi-fake pockets that are only about 1 inch deep. Duh.

I'd like a dress with a white swan wrapped around. To ceremoniously wear to a red carpet ceremony. ;) ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

bani DATE:Dec 17, 2009 3:24:00 PM Oh there are a few things I'd love to buy from Holly, but I'm afraid of customs costs so I won't. Also, I don't ever wear nice things. ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

robin DATE:Dec 17, 2009 4:56:00 PM actually, fake pockets are the main problem with the trompe l'oeil clothing!

i had a skirt with fake belt, placket, buttons and pocket--from the '70s...it looked like Roberta di Camerino but didn't have tags. i realized i should get rid of it when i was entertaining notions of actually putting in an inset pocket under the fake one...so i gave it to a friend. ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

xstpenguin DATE:Dec 18, 2009 4:58:00 AM Fake slim waist. Bit hard to imagine, but how about a dress that fakes 9foot long legs, like the pattern envelopes!?

I quite like th idea of fake pockets, big flapped ones with buttons on, or ric-rac trim with Real pockets underneath at the side. ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

Anonymous DATE:Dec 20, 2009 5:04:00 PM I agree with you on fake pockets or semi fake pockets; NEVER!
Also never a fake belt. Always have real pockets. Maybe two on the chest with flaps to put things in and two really deep ones on the sides at the waist to put your hands in (which I always do) or other things in. ----- COMMENT: AUTHOR:

kanishk DATE:Dec 25, 2009 12:01:00 PM Very simple. Anything that makes me look slimmer.

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