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Mrs. Perfume, DC Age and Occupation: 36, Consultant (and Part-Time Professor) Fiance's Age and Occupation: 41, Consultant Engagement Date: May 13, 2008 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Venue: The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia About Me: I'd like to think that I'm a modern day Little Edie Beale. Only not as..."talented". More realistically, I'm a foodie who can't bake; a dancer and dilettente; an art collector with a penchant for the whimsical and subversive. I live in the city and adore the country, but not much in between. I like smart design, great craftmanship and good value. Most of all, I love the new vintage aesthetic: classic, sweet, delicate, bespoke. If I had to do it all over again, I'd go for a culinary arts degree rather than a PhD; but wouldn't trade Mr. P for the world.
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1960s Vintage: The Rehearsal Dress

July 8th, 2009 @ 4:37 pm by Mrs. Perfume
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Did I ever mention my rehearsal dress? The vintage one? No, not the getaway dress, but the one for the rehearsal and welcome dinner…

1960s Vintage: The Rehearsal Dress : wedding dress 1960sc From top: 1, 2, 3, 4

I love the crisp, lady-like style of the ’50s and ’60s cocktail dress. Oscar de la Renta has done a great job of creating lovely clean, classic lines (as demonstrated above) throughout his career. And he continues that today in his contemporary interpretation:

1960s Vintage: The Rehearsal Dress : wedding dress Oscar3

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However, his designs are obviously out of my budget. So, I thought, why not vintage couture? Great quality and craftsmanship, authentically 1960s, and best of all: ONE OF A KIND!

I found this cream-colored brocade beauty at Hat Feathers Vintage for an absolute steal! Check it out! It was started by Jenn, a vintage-obsessed collector!

1960s Vintage: The Rehearsal Dress : wedding dress Vintage03

Do you shop vintage? What are some of your favorite sites/places to visit?

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Miss Bruschetta (message)  5,565 posts, Bee Keeper

Oh, it’s gorgeous! Did you don pearls as well? :-)

7/8/09 @ 4:38 pm (reply)
 
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Mrs. Perfume (message)  2,253 posts, Buzzing bee

Yes, big, chunky pearls and the flower corsage I made! (You’ll see in the recaps.) ;)

7/8/09 @ 4:40 pm (reply)
 
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Mrs. Taffy (message)  3,104 posts, Sugar bee

I love it!!!!! Can’t wait to see you in it!

7/8/09 @ 4:42 pm (reply)
 
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Miss Joey (message)  1,031 posts, Bumble bee

I’m in love! That would be an amazing wedding dress!

7/8/09 @ 4:43 pm (reply)
 
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Miss French Bulldog (message)  7,730 posts, Bee Keeper

I love it! I can’t wait to see pics of it in your recaps :)

7/8/09 @ 4:47 pm (reply)
 
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shelliduke (message)  412 posts, Helper bee

Beautiful! I want a dress like that for my getaway dress! I looked for vintage style shoes for the wedding, but didn’t know exactly what I was looking for. :) I found a lot of cute shoes (and some cute dresses too, depending on what you’re looking for) at http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/ .

7/8/09 @ 4:48 pm (reply)
 
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Miss Mouse (message)  5,844 posts, Bee Keeper

It’s so freaking beautiful! I love your taste!

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Jenniphyr (message)  2,602 posts, Sugar bee

Love the dress in the top right in the first inspiration board. =)

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Miss Labrador (message)  1,805 posts, Buzzing bee

Cannot wait to see your recaps. You’re one of my faves (is it bad to have faves as a Bee? lol) so I love seeing everything you post. And I love the vintage looks as well. Jackie-O and Audrey are my loves!

7/8/09 @ 4:54 pm (reply)
 
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Yin (message)  347 posts, Helper bee

The vintage dress is gorgeous! Cannot wait to see you wear it in the recaps!

7/8/09 @ 4:54 pm (reply)
 
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Lish (message)  193 posts, Blushing bee

That is YUMMY.

7/8/09 @ 4:56 pm (reply)
 
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Mrs. Perfume (message)  2,253 posts, Buzzing bee

Aww thanks guys!!!

@shelliduke: Yes! That’s a great place for wiggle and swing dresses!

@Miss Labrador: Ha! You so crazy (read: darling), Missy Lab!! :)

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Ms. Guava-Tini (message)  549 posts, Busy bee

Absolutely love them all - especially the second one in the inspirational board!

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Mrs. Crab Cake (message)  834 posts, Busy bee

I love it!

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poodle (message)  3,387 posts, Sugar bee

gorgeous!! that’s all I have to say :)

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Mrs. Flamingo (message)  1,366 posts, Bumble bee

I love it… and wish I could pull that look off.

7/8/09 @ 5:37 pm (reply)
 
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LatteLove (message)  5,587 posts, Bee Keeper

SO cute! now let’s see you in it!

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Trixiepinks (message)  21 posts, Newbee

My rehearsal dinner dress is a cute hot pink number i bought for 60 bucks in a thrift shop in Philly.
http://tiny.cc/KfaZJ

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ES123 (message)  1,020 posts, Bumble bee

oh gosh, who doesn’t want to look like Jackie Kennedy? I’m sure you’ll look gorgeous, Mrs. Perfume!

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MissBookworm (message)  294 posts, Helper bee

Love it! I’m on the hunt for the OdlR in the second picture, ever since I saw it in a Snippet and Ink post!

7/8/09 @ 7:20 pm (reply)
 
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Mrs. Perfume, DC Age and Occupation: 36, Consultant (and Part-Time Professor) Fiance's Age and Occupation: 41, Consultant Engagement Date: May 13, 2008 Wedding Date: May, 2009 Venue: The Homestead, Hot Springs, Virginia About Me: I'd like to think that I'm a modern day Little Edie Beale. Only not as..."talented". More realistically, I'm a foodie who can't bake; a dancer and dilettente; an art collector with a penchant for the whimsical and subversive. I live in the city and adore the country, but not much in between. I like smart design, great craftmanship and good value. Most of all, I love the new vintage aesthetic: classic, sweet, delicate, bespoke. If I had to do it all over again, I'd go for a culinary arts degree rather than a PhD; but wouldn't trade Mr. P for the world.

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