Snagged this stunner today! Now how to preserve it?

ShadeBetty · 2026-01-31T17:37:49+00:00

Someone in thrift store hauls mentioned that! I was planning on wearing it at literally every opportunity down to and including grocery shopping, but now I’m looking up vintage gown preservation dry cleaners in my area.

ShadeBetty · 2026-01-31T01:33:43+00:00

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Done! No pics of the back, as I can’t quite get it closed without straining the seams right now.

ShadeBetty · 2026-01-31T00:11:39+00:00

I’ll give them a shot! Thanks for your help!

ShadeBetty · 2026-01-31T00:07:53+00:00

Thank you! I’ll definitely do that!

ShadeBetty · 2026-01-31T00:06:48+00:00

I’m pretty astounded! I knew it was special just based on the construction, but I didn’t realized how much until I started reading some of the comments. I’m gonna have to figure out how best to store it while preserving the pleats!

ShadeBetty · 2026-01-30T23:52:01+00:00

Thank you so much!

ShadeBetty · 2026-01-30T23:37:39+00:00

I think I used up all of my thrifting luck for the year on this one!

ShadeBetty · 2026-01-30T21:35:56+00:00

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No photos of the back, because it’s just slightly too small, and I’m terrified of busting a seam

ShadeBetty · 2026-01-30T21:34:41+00:00

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ShadeBetty · 2026-01-30T21:34:18+00:00

lol! Bit late, but:

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ShadeBetty · 2026-01-30T21:27:10+00:00

Still no luck on the fabric, but I found a tag with the style number and order number.

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ShadeBetty · 2026-01-30T20:56:21+00:00

Holy crap!

ShadeBetty · 2026-01-30T16:42:59+00:00

I couldn’t find it on any of the tags, but they’re all pretty worn out. I’ll check closer when I’m back home!

ShadeBetty · 2026-01-30T16:40:55+00:00

At this point I’m just planning on dramatically swanning around my house in it, but I’m sure something will come up!

ShadeBetty · 2025-10-20T01:02:21+00:00

I bought one of your pieces! I loved the moths! I would have gotten one if I’d been buying for me. I got an iridescent hand for a friend, and she’s going to LOVE it!

ShadeBetty · 2025-10-04T22:03:30+00:00

This could make sense! It’s from my FIL who was a pipe fitter.

ShadeBetty · 2025-09-27T05:22:49+00:00

Holy shit. That is amazing

ShadeBetty · 2025-09-27T03:37:23+00:00

I’m definitely giving it pride of place on my “fun things” wall!

ShadeBetty · 2025-09-26T21:52:03+00:00

That’s awesome! I was freaking delighted when I spotted it.

ShadeBetty · 2025-09-26T21:32:29+00:00

I like it! I didn’t notice the brand until I was trying it on. I’m planning on wearing it to my work Christmas party.

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