Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Winner Dress

I won this dress from The Vintage Housewife.   I simply love me some gingham and cross stitch in a good ol' cotton dress.  If I had a choice between a glamorous 1940's rayon dress and a simple cotton frock I would choose the cotton every time.   This dress screams "wear white socks!" to me and it is a dilemma.  Why?  Well, because at 38 I feel too old to wear them.  In my younger years they were a staple in my wardrobe.  Of course I know I could still wear them, but I'm not so sure I should.   I want to be graceful in age and never appear like I am trying too hard for youth.   I did a socks and nonsocks photo and one from when I was actually young enough not to give it a thought.
What do you think? 

18 comments:

  1. I vote without socks. Unless you style your hair differently, like with a cute bow or flower. :)

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  2. The Dress fits you perfect. So beautiful...I would go with the first pic, no socks. You just wear it very well.
    xo,
    Jacqueline

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  3. No socks, please. :-)

    My city grandma wore her housedresses with hose...my country granny did the sock thing.

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  4. I think the socks look is fine. My mom wore then into her 50s, and always looked great!

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  6. Wonderful dahhllling!! Both look adorable and you look amazing!! I will post my pic when I get the green belt to match my vintage housedress win from our mentor The Vintage Housewife. This extra time will is just what I need actually...to decide...how to wear my hair...what shoes to wear. You have put this outfit together perfectly.

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  7. Oh kitten it fits you purrrrrrrrrfectly! my- oh- my adorable! I love the socks especially for fall...40's red wedgies...for summertime...ahhhhh just smitten kitten!!!It was made for you!

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  8. I would say I think the without socks looks better -- just because of the style of the dress. I do wonder about wear socks as you do though -- I'll be 49 in a month, and I just don't think it looks as good as what I see on a younger woman....like you, I want to have grace with age -- although I hate wearing stockings in the summer. Love both dresses -- and your new one fits you to a T!

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  9. Great Dress! No Socks. I'm 28 and I sometimes feel like I'm too old to pull off socks. (was that rude? I don't mean it that way, just sharing)
    Tricky situation. I feel your sock pain.

    Lisa
    Butterflies and Daisys Vintage

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  10. What a lucky win for you...it looks so cute on you! I am so envious that you live so close to your family...wish the same was true for me! How fortunate!

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  11. That dress fits you so well you look fab! Oh yes I understand the socks thing I'm 43 and don't do it, unless I'm wearing saddle shoes and trousers (that's pants to you guys!!) I prefer the top photo too. But I also think you should wear what you want no matter what age, I really do want to be one of those old ladies still wearing make up and rhinestones :o)

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  12. I don't think your age has anything to do with socks or not, I think without socks your legs look longer and leaner and I would always vote for leaner looking legs on myself, not like you need to worry about that ;)
    did i tell you, you look fantastic btw? that dress fits you like a dream!

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  13. Love the dress! I vote wearing it without socks...puts the focus more on the dress itself.

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  14. My Grammy, who wore *the best* dresses, that I don't think I ever appreciated at the time, always wore socks! White bobby sox, with comfortable sandals or loafers. Me, I'd probably wear the socks for everyday comfort, like home, store, library, and sock free if I was going out somewhere nice.
    And that dress looks great on you!

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  15. That dress was made for you,you look gorgeous!
    I like it without socks the best,nothing to do with your age,you definitely don't look 38 to me,just because i think the no socks look suits the dress more.:)

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  16. I think you ought to wear socks with the dress. I love to see pictures of Solana wearing her socks and it would be nice to see some pictures of you and her both wearing bobby socks. I don't think there should be any age limit on wearing socks.

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  17. OMG. I love the dress, but you... you look fanfreakingtastic!! You are smokin' cute lady!! geeeez! that dress fits you so well!!

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  18. the white socks make this a more fun look

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