Downton Abbey Era Embroidered Tulle Dress

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This incredible piece is a vintage 1910-1920 treasure of the softest embroidered netting. It's in fabulous condition - gorgeously yellowed, but it would likely lighten up with a proper cleaning. I'm happy to do that, if you like... but it's really delicious this color, so I hate to touch it. There are a few minor spots in the back, hidden by the folds of the dropped waistband. In excellent wearable condition, astonishing for the delicacy and age. No holes or weak spots, perfect embroidery, Yum!

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onceuponathyme @lululady Here's a quick photo on the way to dinner.... I have a model coming over after dinner if you want to see it on a body... it's too small for me to model. SO gorgeous, though. Delicate, fine, and detailed.

Apr 24Reply

onceuponathyme @lululady... pix up.

Apr 24Reply

michelleannette @onceuponathyme Hey Darva , this is delicious. With the boots. Dream, dream. Anytime next week or weekend works great for me. MichelleAnnette

Apr 25Reply

onceuponathyme @amyballam Here you go ... an XS, just for you. hahahahaha

Apr 28Reply

amyballam @onceuponathyme this is gorgeous! Unfortunately, being a busy mom/fitness instructor/esthetician I have less then a few opportunities to "dress up". In a past life, I think I must've spent my days frequenting swanky jazz bars & attending great gatsby inspired parties....bc that's how I wish I could dress 😉

Apr 28Reply

onceuponathyme @amyballam So THAT'S why this would fit you! hahahaha On me, it's a body con dress, sadly. I had to get a quick shot of it and had a model for about 10 minutes, so I'm working on getting better photos with a better slip. I need you to come make me get off the couch and get me back in fighting shape! :-)

Apr 28Reply

onceuponathyme @michelleannette This is Campbell's g-friend... hopefully you'll have a chance to meet her at some point. :-) She's built very much like you.

May 01Reply

michelleannette @lululady @onceuponathyme, I am just here to say I saw this confection in person, and if I hadn't been so busy doing the shoot Darva and I would have been putting pencil to paper for the sale of this dress. It is truly one of a kind, and wearable. Pics just don't do it justice. It's a magical dress. MichelleAnnette

May 02Reply

onceuponathyme hahahahaha. . . Taylor, I just hope you get better pictures of it than I did. Otherwise, this is definitely on my list of "redos!" @lululady @michelleannette, I've sent this to Taylor for her photo shoot next week . . . along with a few other treasures, so hopefully we'll soon see what she was up to. Taylor, even if you can't bring yourself to PART with anything, you can make listings "NOT FOR SALE" just to share! :-*

May 02Reply

onceuponathyme @rawrcatmeow Jenah, this dress is out of the house at a photoshoot with @lululady at the moment. I'll measure and tag you when it returns "home." Meanwhile, the model is 5'8" . . . with very big boots on . . . and it's ankle length on her, with the back being slightly longer than the front.

May 02Reply

alegria4rl @onceuponathyme perhaps for the fundraiser you may part with this or something for auction to help the BC Pink Bow Project/soon to be foundation.... ? Or help us in our quest? My email is alegria4rl@gm...........

May 05Reply

styledbykblake Dying!!

May 07Reply

onceuponathyme @styledbykblake Right? Isn't it amazing? And SO much better in person. I threw it up in about 10 minutes when @lululady was looking for something for her shoot. I've been kicking myself over the white slip every day since then. But I'll have it back in the stable soon and will give it another shot . . . :-) I wish I could wish my hips a few inches smaller so I could wear it!

May 07Reply

styledbykblake I am meeting with a new client tomorrow who needs the Couture Dragon Brigade badly so of course I would like to help my girls first and foremost! @michelleannette @onceuponathyme @vivacouture

May 07Reply

styledbykblake Check your email!!

May 07Reply

vivacouture @styledbykblake wishing lots of Luck tomorrow !!

May 07Reply

onceuponathyme @styledbykblake ... any way I can help.

May 07Reply

cristinak1212 Wish it was my size!

May 11Reply

onceuponathyme @cristinak1212 Me, too ... On me it's a body-con dress, which is just W=R=O=N=G on so many levels. :-) hahahaha

May 12Reply

onceuponathyme @cpalmi01 THIS one. They're so perfect together!

Jun 02Reply

onceuponathyme @cpalmi01 Thanks, Carrie. Some of them have a few issues ... I spent about 10 years restoring Victorian pieces . . . and still have a rack full that need hand-repairs. I'll be listing some of them here, no doubt, as they're too wonderful to let sit. I just don't know if I'll be listing them BEFORE or AFTER I get the repairs done. I'm so busy - but I wish I could pass on my knowledge of "how to" to the next generation of vintage lovers!

Jun 02Reply

onceuponathyme @cpalmi01 Check back when you have a break or after work. I'm posting Victoriana today. :-)

Jun 02Reply

onceuponathyme @hotpantsrhoads this one is more $$$ but boy is it incredible. And XS. You might want a shawl or "Sleeves" - perhaps netting or lace? to cover your arms... or perhaps an under dress with sleeves would do the trick. I hate the white slip under this - I had about 10 minutes to get these photos with this model before she had to catch a plane... it's SO much nicer with a creamy slip. I'll get more photos up at some point.

Jun 03Reply

lifeinstiches Thank you I did find a dress I hope on here & the girl lives close to me I am going wens. To see if it will fit. Plus I will only wear once for the wedding so my budget is no more than $70 & it is casual dress my sister is getting married in flip flops smh 😱 I like this but I am actually smaller then the measurements above😬 32" bust 25-25 waist 32 hips no butt lol I wasn't always this tiny, small yes but after gallbladder surgery I lost almost 30lbs & only gained back 5 of it in a year? I tried everything to gain it back nothing works 😬😢

Jun 03Reply

onceuponathyme hahahaha Count your blessings, @hotpantsrhoads! I've gained 40, and I can't LOSE it! :-D I'm glad you found something perfect for you ... but I hope you'll find somewhere else to wear it! As for fit - this would likely be a good fit and style for you; the posted measurements are actually the DRESS measurements ... not the body measurements. This 20's style is supposed to hang. The model is 5'7" and a size 0. :-) So - Post pictures in your listing so we can see what you found! Woot! Woot!

Jun 03Reply

lifeinstiches @onceuponathyme Ty I will post pics👍 & I would count my blessings but the weight lose is not normal. I was 115lbs before gallbladder that is my norm doctors are still trying to find cause because I lost muscle as well. I have 0 body fat & 0 muscles strength? It all started with stupid gallbladder & trust me I eat I just polished off a pint if Ben & Jerry's I eat one every night before bed lol I eat so much I should pop? Doctors are at a loss I have to get tons of blood work but a little at a time so they don't drain it all running test smh I went from a 5 to a 00 at one point the 00 was to big smh in mean time I don't dwell on it I just stuff my face & hunt for clothes to fit. Oh & I will be back sometime to get my wedding dress 👍

Jun 03Reply

onceuponathyme Oh, dear... what a drag. It must be incredibly frustrating ... hopefully they'll figure it out soon! Meanwhile, enjoy stuffing your face, and hunting for clothes. l've had my own health issues the last few years, so I know how not fun that is. As my father reminds me, I just "keep living..." I'm glad I met you. :-*

Jun 03Reply

kewpiedoll Thank you for following me appreciate it. Stop by anytime for shares😃 Your closet is so beautiful and different. I am a fan of the Edwardian era in women's fashion. I have a coulee tigon of antique dresses, hats, gloves, shoes. And women's catalogs from that time period. Just love the elegance of that time💞

Jun 22Reply

onceuponathyme @kewpiedoll Me, too, Colleen! I have too many, just too many - and a few from the Victorian period, as well. I've decided to start an etsy shop! :-)

Jun 23Reply

kewpiedoll That's wonderful that you are trying a new to sell. I wish you the best of luck on ESTY. I'm sure you'll have no problems with you're beautiful clothes🌺

Jun 23Reply

onceuponathyme Thanks @kewpiedoll I love the women here on PM, but sales have been really slow since I haven't had time this month for hours of sharing every day. :-)

Jun 23Reply

kewpiedoll @onceuponathyme Good Morning I feel the same way that it's been real slow and I see a lot of people lowing there prices. It's summer and I think more people are on vacations and spending time outside. Just need to wait for summer to end and people start thinking about Xmas.🌻🐝

Jun 23Reply

alwaysjen7 @onceuponathyme Oh Darva! Your closet is stunning...makes me dream! 😍 I so wish God made me a size "tiny" like you! 😘 I'd be buried in your closet trying to make up my mind which to but next! 🌹

Jun 28Reply

nickidicki @onceuponathyme Wow. This is an amazing dress! Absolutely love love love it! I would like to apply for residence in your closet!!! Lol :)

Jul 10Reply

jackparberry Boy that is a beauty. Love your style as usual I end up here every time I start a poshin lol oh ya. BEAUTIFUL!!! Blessings, Kim

Jul 15Reply

onceuponathyme @nickidicki @jackparberry @alwaysjen7 Thanks ya'll . . . If I could fit into all these clothes I wouldn't want to share! :-) But I'm open for window shopping any time of the day or night! :-D

Jul 15Reply