There is nothing sweeter than the cute dresses from days gone by.....I love the smiles and happiness they bring and every one back in the day wore their best dresses each and every day.....I think it would be pretty amazing to step back in time when women were always decked out .....and men were always charming....
I am on another one of my retro fashion modes and am having so much fun painting these ladies with a nod to days gone by....and special dresses that were simply worn even to the grocery store....what is the last thing you wore to the Grocery Store?
You know you love putting on your favorite dress....so why not wear it....stop saving it for that special occasion when everyday is a special occasion......
Sharing my latest in this series with all of my super talented friends over at Paint Party Friday....
Happy Friday and Happy Creating Everyone!!!
Beautiful job, Diana. I remember those dresses. And the white gloves, too.
ReplyDeleteThanks for popping by Faye!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love love love this!! This reminds me of my Mom. She wore that kind of dress and she wore her hair up in a french knot. She was so beautiful just like this pretty lady. Thanks for bring back some memories for me.
ReplyDeleteYep, that was part of our closet. I thought gloves would never go out. . . Thanks for the memories. I enjoy seeing the 'good old days.' Blessings, Janet PPF
ReplyDeleteAwww, reminds me of looking in awe at my mom in my little-girl days (gone by).
ReplyDeleteoh...how wonderful...it would be wonderful just to have a day like that...now...i went grocery shoping last night and i wore jeans and a shirt with a cardi over the top...oh, and a scarf...it was freezing......xxx
ReplyDeleteso fun to see your retro lady. i agree, dresses are fab and it is the season!
ReplyDeleteI love the dress and white gloves! I am so glad we are a bit more casual these days. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteIl est vrai qu'autrefois, et ce n'était que hier, une femme ne sortait pas sans être convenablement bien habillée et même chapeautée...
ReplyDeleteJe suis fascinée par ta dernière création... Elle est très féminine et classe ta petite femme...
Ce soir je penserai à toi ma chère Diana car je vais mettre une jolie petite robe car je sors pour fêter mon anniversaire ! Mais je ne rivaliserai jamais avec cette toute charmante jeune femme !
Gros bisous à toi.
I'm so glad you knew to give her gloves and matching shoes and belt.
ReplyDeleteMy mom dressed this way in the 1950's when I was growing up. Well done!
Your lady is beautiful. I remember those dresses and how special you felt in one of them. They always made me feel so grown up.
ReplyDeleteWonderful fun Diana Love the Dresses! Your art is always enchanting!
ReplyDeleteI love it!! Yes, wouldn't it ge great? A bit annoying with the summer heat, but so nice! Hats, dresses...
ReplyDeleteLoving your illustration Diana and the dress is beautiful. We had Sunday best dresses and all our good clothes were saved for outings, vacations and church. Happy PPF, Annette x
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I love fashion from bygone eras. you're right, woman really dressed as woman as a matter of course. now i'm more likely to be found in jeans and sneakers than a dress!
ReplyDeleteGreat drawing! Love the ladies with those "oldie" dresses. So elegant!
ReplyDeleteSweet illustration. Thanks for reminding us to treat EVERYDAY like it is special.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF!
Sheri Cook
Happy Horse Studio
Oh this is so sweet! Patsy from
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Oh, I'm loving the dress. Such a joyful artwork!
ReplyDeleteLove your retro art ~ fabulous! ~ I wore jeans to the market ~ thanks, namaste, ^_^
ReplyDeletethis makes me want to go shopping. :)
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend.
This is beautiful. My husband has been on a streak of watching Mad Men, this reminds me of the way the women dress on that show, just everyday gorgeousness.
ReplyDeleteThese are co neat-o as we used to say when I was a teen in the 1950's! Thanks for bringing a smile and memories of dresses worn in days gone past. Now I wear chinos and boat neck 3/4 length sleeve tops to the store! And sandals today because it is hot here in Illinois!
ReplyDeleteWell, I thought I left a comment, but it never showed up! I love this Neat-o direction of yours, which brings back fond memories!
ReplyDeleteI love the older styles. of every decade. they had charm and and character...and the young men kept their pants up. LOL
ReplyDeleteDebbi
-yankeeburrowcreations
Hi Diana,
ReplyDeleteThese are adorable! I love fashion and especially these old styles. You did a fabulous job!
I love her dress. The fashions from that era are so cool. I agree, we need to wear our favorite dresses and stop waiting for that special occasion. Happy PPF
ReplyDeleteLovely vintage fashion, elegant and charming!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great illustration as well... My grandmother always wore skirts and dresses in public and never never went anywhere without her "beads" which were a gorgeous strand of pearls.... I have great memories of heading down to the bakery with her being immaculately groomed and in a summer sun dress and "beads" at 7am on a Sunday morning, while I looked like a street urchin in comparison!!!... These illustrations are bringing back such wonderful memories for me...xx
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful and elegant. Great job!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right. I'm amazed at how people dress even for more formal occasions. Or what used to be more formal occasions. We went to the theater recently and everybody was so dressed down.
ReplyDeleteI love the retro look you've created. Very Mad Men-esque! :-)
Wonderful sentiment!! I would settle for people being kind to each other!!! But love your vintage lady!!
ReplyDeleteHappy ppf!!
Hugs Giggles
Fabulous, Diana!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
Have a great weekend.
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Hi Diana,
ReplyDeleteYou have shared a beautiful post, thank you, love your elegant dress.
I bought a Laura Ashley dress that is so beautiful and love it when I wear it out and get so many nice comments.
have a wonderful long weekend
Hugs
Carolyn
I love looking at the vintage clothes but I'm so glad I am not expected to dress like that every day. Especially my feet!
ReplyDeleteOH, she's gorgeous! I'm with you, I love the dresses from days gone by...I totally where them with a large hat. I love your talent. Happy PPF!
ReplyDeleteOh I love this dress. Reminds me of my mom when she wore dresses like this to cook in. Wow! Great job!!
ReplyDeleteFunny...I decided to put on my fav dress today just for fun and comfort it is a bright yellow, brown gold, orange and green soft stretchy dress. I feel so alive in this thing. Love retro stuff too ! Thanks for sharing your art this PPF
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