tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post8402140101214939698..comments2024-03-01T19:16:52.902+11:00Comments on Vintage Musings Of A Modern Pinup: Bernie Dexter Country Cottage DressKonad-licioushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843311141841698675noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-62510157970057728292013-02-27T20:02:38.285+11:002013-02-27T20:02:38.285+11:00This looks lovely on you!! I'm eyeing off the ...This looks lovely on you!! I'm eyeing off the same dress but I'm unsure of the size so did you take your usual Bernie size or did you size up/down? I've sized down on the Chelsea but took a med in the Sugar Doll, Paris dresses so I don't know how this runs. The downside of ordering online lol. Anyway, thanks in advance<br />AgentKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04775733062507539169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-19629054716250639452013-02-15T11:48:29.777+11:002013-02-15T11:48:29.777+11:00I have to tweak (alter) all my Bernie dresses and ...I have to tweak (alter) all my Bernie dresses and it's just the price I pay to make them absolutely perfect for me. I spent $80 on alterations for the Graceful Greenery dress and it fits like a glove now. Wouldn't have enjoyed wearing it otherwise. <br />So my recommendation is, if you LOVE something, spend a little more and make it perfect.<br /><br />The dress looks beautiful on you and all the little annoyances can be fixed.<br />Deltahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04833327020818185122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-86178246276187762132013-01-27T21:47:13.081+11:002013-01-27T21:47:13.081+11:00Yes, thanks you for reminding me about those! A f...Yes, thanks you for reminding me about those! A few of my vintage dresses have those on the shoulders. I'll have to source a pair. Thanks!Konad-licioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843311141841698675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-24928126808851455192013-01-26T09:23:11.359+11:002013-01-26T09:23:11.359+11:00Your figure looks absolutely perfect in that dress...Your figure looks absolutely perfect in that dress!! You've definitely got the waist for it! I've got some open necklines, too, but many of those have a tiny thread and stud -thingy inside, just where my bra strap is. I don't know how to explain it, but it's super simple, really genious, secure, and easy to add. They explain it better here: http://sewing.about.com/od/adultclothingprojects/a/brastraphlder.htm<br />Or then you could do what I do with some dresses: use double sided tape between the dress and the bra strap. There are tape brands/packages which are especially meant for this. I buy them where I buy my underwear.Eugeniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14144076561963194028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-29121805170869678882013-01-25T13:32:35.339+11:002013-01-25T13:32:35.339+11:00Thank you! Hello to Madrid!Thank you! Hello to Madrid!Konad-licioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843311141841698675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-37537747363585085322013-01-25T13:32:11.665+11:002013-01-25T13:32:11.665+11:00Yes, a sew job might be an option after a couple m...Yes, a sew job might be an option after a couple more wears. I paid $160 for it before postage so it was expensive to start off with without spending more on it......silly reasoning I know!<br />The sleeveless version would suit your figure, it looks fine on me apart from the neckline which chokes me a little.Konad-licioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843311141841698675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-14007175603474690892013-01-25T08:40:12.933+11:002013-01-25T08:40:12.933+11:00Oh look at you two, Miss 4 has her blogger poses s...Oh look at you two, Miss 4 has her blogger poses sorted!<br /><br />That dress is so beautiful! I'd been eyeing the sleeveless version of this print but was uncertain about the fit and style, I think this version of the dress is lovely on you! I can only imagine you would have caused a stir going out in it, happens every time I wear a Bernie dress :P<br /><br />Have you got anyone that knows anything about sewing to take it in for you? I usually get my mother in law to do alterations, but I know that places that do them charge $30 or so for taking in the shoulders. Expensive, but if it means you will get a lot of wear out of the dress then it might be worth it!Harlow Darlinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10056854974745972300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-42511351150653605632013-01-24T05:22:19.001+11:002013-01-24T05:22:19.001+11:00This dress is a dream! I love it and the Bernie De...This dress is a dream! I love it and the Bernie Dexter dresses. You are very pretty and the sweet girl too! Kisssssss from Madrid! A pink girl.My name is Peggy Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05684620677155305957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-33211512903476156512013-01-23T14:43:32.672+11:002013-01-23T14:43:32.672+11:00It is frustrating, but that is unfortunately the p...It is frustrating, but that is unfortunately the perils of buying online. It is wearable but I am constantly pulling it back up onto my shoulders.Konad-licioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843311141841698675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-27284839245613173512013-01-23T14:42:06.141+11:002013-01-23T14:42:06.141+11:00The cuff suits a lot of my outfits and it was a wo...The cuff suits a lot of my outfits and it was a worthwhile purchase. I am gravitating towards more earthy inspired jewellery lately and this fit the bill nicely!Konad-licioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843311141841698675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-86234143520313779962013-01-23T14:41:18.287+11:002013-01-23T14:41:18.287+11:00Thanks Laura Lee! How nice to be called cute agai...Thanks Laura Lee! How nice to be called cute again...I thought that was years past!Konad-licioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843311141841698675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-18502983524782994802013-01-23T14:40:10.368+11:002013-01-23T14:40:10.368+11:00The Wonder Woman cuff??? I do wish!The Wonder Woman cuff??? I do wish!Konad-licioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09843311141841698675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-33955088583770665522013-01-23T12:24:17.934+11:002013-01-23T12:24:17.934+11:00Ahhhh, I was all set to complement you on that ama...Ahhhh, I was all set to complement you on that amazing dress, which looks super fab even if it feels awkward on, but then I saw that bracelet! Gaaahhhhhhh! So frikin' gorgeous!! It's so fabulous...it looks like it might give you magical powers, too :-)Dina@VintageAdvantagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17722717867847557666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-74996249112413981772013-01-23T10:18:36.068+11:002013-01-23T10:18:36.068+11:00You too are too cute! I can't decide what I li...You too are too cute! I can't decide what I like more, the dress, the shoes, the cuff or you cool hair do...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-1299178821266738392013-01-23T08:43:47.143+11:002013-01-23T08:43:47.143+11:00You look FAB ! (despite any misgivings you may hav...You look FAB ! (despite any misgivings you may have) and so does Miss 4. God I love your shoes aswell. Can I just borrow all of your wardrobe?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04167273551412476360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-60698603401909305832013-01-23T04:39:17.479+11:002013-01-23T04:39:17.479+11:00You and Miss 4 both look so wonderfully cute! I...You and Miss 4 both look so wonderfully cute! I'm so that this dress doesn't fit quite how you wanted it to either. Gosh, that's frustrating, isn't it? I think it looks marvelous on you (I rather like the wide neckline), but if you don't completely love it, I know (firsthand) that nothing anyone else is going to say will change that. <br /><br />♥ Jessica Witchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8460396847310945987.post-10899491562408723922013-01-23T04:33:09.704+11:002013-01-23T04:33:09.704+11:00You look gorgeous and Miss 4 is just too cute! Tha...You look gorgeous and Miss 4 is just too cute! That cuff is simply divine and compliments the outfit well. Mariela Santillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05293755332845325555noreply@blogger.com