These photos were taken by the wonderfully talented Kaylen Jolly(as were these and these)and I am sending out a big thank you her way for capturing the beauty of this gown in these shots, and to Jo-Ann for giving me the inspiration for this post and for sharing this very special dress with me ♥
Wearing Vintage Gown
Jo-Ann in the dress at a Charity Ball, 1985
xo C
These photos are wonderful and that dress is stunning. It's always fun to think about where a vintage piece has been
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Woah! va va voom!!!
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What an amazing dress with an equally special and beautiful history! These photos really captured the history of the dress. Stunning as always!
ReplyDeleteThat's a fantastic dress! You look like a prinsess in it!
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that dress is a dream! so want one 8-> gorgeous photos, too!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos in an amazing dress. I love it!
ReplyDeletewonderful!! you look gergeous :)
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What a timeless classic. I love that this dress looked exactly as fabulous in 1986 as it does in 2011, albeit worn in very different ways. You look stunning walking barefoot in the countryside in this ballgown, and I love the way that the sun lets us see all of the intricate layers of fabric. The messy Carrie Bradshaw-esque bun is the perfect finishing touch :)
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I love that this dress has a story! It is also timeless and beautiful!
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such a beautiful dress! love the photos :)
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SO beautiful! thanks for your comment, dear
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That dress is amazing!! And you look beautiful :)
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I hate to sound super cliche and say "perfection! Stunning! So pretty!" But I'm seriously at a loss for words. Really beautiful post. Love that dress with the scenery, lack of shoes, and your bun! I liked this post a lot. Stunning....kidding. It really is though! :)
ReplyDeleteohhh ohhh ohhh man. that dress is straight up gorgeous, girl!! you look so pretty in it :) what a cool history behind it (i think of the same when i encounter to die for vintage pieces myself!)
ReplyDeletethat dress is just amazingg!!
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gorgeous dress!
ReplyDeleteGosh, how breathtaking!!! You look stunning in this dress. Every detail, every layer is so clearly seen and it makes this more stunning than 1985 shot. You brought this dress back to life, but You made it look so unique, so super chic and so 21 century!!
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That dress is so stunning!
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WOW! Jo-Ann's dress is something else again, i love it and you look gorgeous in it Cara! the shots are amazing, Kaylen did a great job. i am in awe; it's absolutely unreal scenery and a stellar day to behold. ♥
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Beautiful and Inspiring Cara !
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I love all your photos, and adore you posted the photo from 1985 for comparison value, it's more of a reality of how vintage the item is ! Yet, still in fantastic condition, that's amazing !
Another great post by you, thumbs up from me !
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Hi,I'm Roberta, I'm from Italy...I'm reading and looking your blog..very very nice!i love your photos...congratulations!
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You look incredibly elegant! I love that you're barefooted, such a nice mix.
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wow!! You look absolutley stunning in that dress!
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What a lovely gown! Also, I love your hair pulled up. It really brings out your great bone structure. These photos are lovely. :)
ReplyDeleteAww I LOVE knowing the stories behind vintage pieces too - that is so cool that you have a photo of the same dress being worn all those years ago. Fab!
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I love the way you styled this dress.Was a great pleasure to see its fashion trip from 80's to present time!
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Love these amazing photos and that gorgeous vintage dress... it's beautiful on you!! Looks fab with your hair up as well. xx veronika
ReplyDeleteOh that dress is stunning! Fab back in 85, fab now. That's the true beauty of a great piece of fashion--it never goes out of style!
ReplyDeleteI have an intense love for vintage dresses. YOu look amazing! Love the neckline and the way the dress skirt is slightly poofy. pretty surroundings too!
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Your photos are always so beautiful. Great post!
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GORGEOUS dress! You look lovely...oh, and I'm number 500 :D
ReplyDeleteThese are stunning! And so is that vintage dress!!! The photographer did such a wonderful job of portraying the dress' character. I knew it was vintage before I even read the post :)I would love to find something like this for my store!! If your parents ever want to consign something, let me know :)
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