Attack of the 80′s Cocktail Dresses
Taking a cue from my traveling book, one of my favorite pairs of pants has left me for Germany. My aunt, who lives there, stayed with us for a couple of weeks in November. She went back home just before the holidays, and my pants were accidentally mixed in with her luggage.
Although I’m a little bummed about losing those pants, I can’t help but be amused that another of my possessions has reached Europe before me. Plus, I can’t really complain, because although I lost a pair of pants, I gained three cocktail dresses that my aunt generously bequeathed to me before she left. Sure, they look like they belong more in the costume department of a bad 80′s movie than in my closet, but at least they’re, um, interesting.
- Dress # 1 is bright purple with a fully-sequined bustier top and a skirt made of shiny, metallic fur (I kid you not). It also comes with a matching shawl made of the same furry fabric.
- Dress # 2 has a black satin bodice and a ruffled, gold-and-peach skirt. I don’t know what that gold fabric is called. I asked my mom, but the only thing she could say was that it looked like crinkled candy wrapper
There’s also a wide ruffle that runs around the bust area, which my aunt says is supposed to make the wearer look like a flower. - Dress # 3 is made of black brocade and adorned with a big bow on the front. It’s actually pretty tame compared to the other two.
All three dresses fall just above the knee. In case you’re having trouble imagining what they look like, here’s a visual aid:
All I need now are 3-foot-high bangs and a costume party to attend. Does anyone want to join me? I’d probably wear the furry, sequined wonder; you can pick from the other two dresses.
Oh perfect! My college is having a retro theme 2 weeks from now. I’ll take one, lol! Cute drawings, better than posting actual pictures
Haha! I’d totally let you take one if you pay for shipping
It will be big on you, though, so you’ll have to have it adjusted.
Hi Nikki, Perhaps you should go audition for a retro-style MTV to put those dresses you were bequeathed with to good use! =)
aw man that is freaking awesome! does your school have any “spirit” days where people dress crazy because that would be lots of fun. Sad about your pants making it to Europe before you though…
Sisterhood of the traveling pants?
And if I can’t get the sequined wonder, I’ll just go naked.
it was fun trying them on, but please don’t post our pics!
Wilson, I don’t want to unleash the power of these dresses on unsuspecting viewers
Denise, I just graduated. It looks like I’ll have to wait until Halloween to wear these
Lindsey, oh all right. You can have the sequined wonder. I’ll just wear the one with the giant bow.
Ivy, the pictures are on Kathy’s camera, so sa kanya tayo dapat makiusap LOL.
Ooh, I love dress # 2 even if it makes anyone look like a flower. ^_^ Aren’t the 80s style the supposed to be the trend nowadays? I lack fashion updates. Hehe.
You know, I actually think the third one is pretty cute!
Traveling pants? Hmm, I’ve heard of that before!
Well, now you have an excuse to go to Europe.
Your illustrations makes me want to wear those dresses (and I think 80′s fashion/culture is absolutely hideous). So cute!
you have a domain!!! wow.
i like the third dress.. although im not really a fan of the 80s.. however, retro is always in.. so any kind of dress/couture from yesteryears are bound to do some wonders someday.
try jem and the holograms for inspiration! hehe.. sorry, im a jem fangirl.
take care dear!