Natalie wasn’t sure she’d ever be able to make up her mind. Should she choose a blond All-American type like her friend Valerie, or go for more of a dark, continental option? Maybe she should ask the waiter for the day’s specials.
(Today’s pattern comes from Etsy seller VintagePatterns2sew.)
Milly: I beseech thee, O All-Powerful Illustrator, from whom all accessories materialize; bestow upon me a pair of gloves and a hat, so that I may enter the confines of the place of sustenance with my compatriots!
Tilly: Milly, there is no such thing as the “all-powerful Illustrator”. You just forgot your hat and gloves again. Pay the dollar fine to the Women’s Club treasurer.
Milly: I beseech thee, O All-Powerful Illustrator, from whom all accessories materialize; bestow upon me a handbag, so that I can pay the sartorial tithe to the overseers of the assembly!
Tilly: Milly, they will just put it on your account. I’m starting to believe that you don’t even want to go to the annual flower show awards luncheon!
[Today’s pattern image from the Vintage Patterns Wiki.]
Cheryl: I don’t think I would have tried to defend my thesis topic at the department chair’s barbecue, but that’s just me.
Beryl: Poor Fred! I don’t think he’d know scholarship if it were in a package labeled “100% pure scholarship”, delivered by a boy wearing a “Scholarship Delivery Service” hat, singing “Here’s your hot fresh scholarship, sir!”
Cheryl: It’s the “great man theory” of history, not the “my great uncle theory” of history.
Beryl: To be fair, Fred’s great uncle was a looker. I’d have made history with him.
[Pattern on Etsy, from DeborahHarrysWhatNot.]
Turquoise: There’s only room for ONE Sundress Jacket gang in this town, see, and it ain’t you.
White: You know, you’re half right. Don’t worry, you can always go play with the romper kiddies at the beach. (ominous pause) After we’re done with you.
Green/Red (in chorus): Jackets off, girls! Take ’em down!
“Ugh, I broke a nail!”
“That’s why I kick instead of punch, it’s easier on the hands—plus, studded shoes!”
“You’re so smart, Millie.”
“Stick with me, kid. We’ll make a guerrilla of you yet—those cat-callers won’t even know what happened.”
[Image from PaperLadiesShop on Etsy.]
Chip: There! Over by the canapés! Quick, before the next chukka begins!
Dip: Are you sure his is the only thumbprint that can activate the collar release button? He looks … sweaty.
Chip: It’s too late for me—save yourself!
[Pattern courtesy on Etsy.]
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Flora: Soon my “date” will be here! Little does he know this will be the last prom he ever attends! My Boutonnière of Death shall ensure it!
Nora: If … I … can … just … get … this … electric … collar … off … must … warn … Bobby!
Image is from our old pal Sandritocat, on Etsy.
Lara: If I just made these sleeves a little bigger—like, five or so feet, that’s not even two yards!—I could leave the house! Nobody could get close to me!
Sara: I’ve heard dumber ideas!
[Pattern available for sale here]
Mavis: I spent all last night sharpening my sleeve-wings—if I don’t draw first blood in this year’s Dirigible Dollies Derby, I’m just going to plop myself right down and cry!
Doris: Don’t worry, dear, I’m sure you’ll shred the other girls—you always do! Fingers crossed that this is the year I take the Puppy Picnic Princess crown!
Mavis: Either way, we go halfsies on the judge, right?
Doris: You betcha! I think he’s almost recovered from last year.
(Pattern available from LadyMarlowePatterns.)
A Dress A Day 