Friday, October 30, 2009

Pink Parlor Gown for PINK SATURDAY!

I wouldn't want to have to wear all the petticoats, corset, and undergarments required for such a lovely old-fashioned parlor gown as the one pictured but isn't it lovely and luxurious looking! Fashions over time have changed again and again but this gorgeous gown certainly has captured a special place in my vintage heart! Don't you just love it!

Thanks to Bev at How Sweet the Sound for offering Pink Saturdays to all who wish to participate. She's doing a great job of coordinating and sharing. You can see other Pink Saturday participants HERE! Thanks for stopping by!

But, before you go, please take a minute to visit my new CHARMING VINTAGE RECIPES blog where you will find FREE 50'S FAMILY RECIPES! Please stop by! I'd love to have you join me as a FOLLOWER!
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  1. GraceOctober 30, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    I so love that Era!! I just really cant imagine tieing all those strings on the corsetts and not being able to breathe...lol Happy Pink Saturday and Happy Halloween! Love the recipes also thank you for sharing Hugs Grace

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  2. Suzie ButtonOctober 30, 2009 at 11:00 PM

    I agree, the gowns are lovely, but oh, the restraint that would ensue from wearing one! Happy Pink Saturday to you! Suzie

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  3. blushing roseOctober 30, 2009 at 11:02 PM

    I love that era to LOOK at but to wear all that 'stuff' had to cumbersome & HOT & hot flashes are enough for me! Chuckle.

    Have a BOO-tea-FULL Halloween.
    TTFN ~ Marydon

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  4. VickiOctober 30, 2009 at 11:05 PM

    Yes, I do love it! I think I would love to be dressed up like that just one time to see how it would feel to look like a princess! Not now, though, too many pounds!! Love to you, dear friend! Vicki

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  5. bjOctober 30, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    This is a lovely dress. Guess it wouldn't fit in with the times now but it IS so pretty.

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  6. Marie October 31, 2009 at 12:16 AM

    I love the look- but would never love the weight or the heat of those petticoats. Lovely image, happy PS!

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  7. CCOctober 31, 2009 at 2:47 AM

    Hi Coralie, I do love the dress..I would have liked to dress in the big hoop dresses of the south and the old west for awhile..but just for a short while. Can you imagine trying to get into all the petticoats,etc.?? But weren't they beautiful. Happy Pink Saturday and I love both your blogs. Have a safe and happy Halloween.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 31, 2009 at 6:28 AM

    Oh yes, I do love that dress. The clothes of that era are so feminine. So different from now. I loved the 40's & 50's too when a lady did not go anywhere without a hat & gloves...
    Happy Pink Saturday
    Happy Halloween
    Love,
    Marilyn

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  9. Regina October 31, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    It would be a fabulous gown on that era. Lovely painting. Gorgeous post.
    Happy PS Coralie.
    Enjoy the weekend.

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  10. StellaOctober 31, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I grew up in the 50's when you had to wear a girdle or garter belt to hold up you hose and all real ladies wore a slip. Seem like my white gloves always had smudges when it was time for church. Pretty to look at but give my jeans. Thanks for sharing.

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  11. ShabbychicdivaOctober 31, 2009 at 10:24 AM

    Beautiful painting! That era was so lovely. Happy Pink Saturday. Come visit me sometime if you would like. Have a great day!!

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  12. GwendolynKayOctober 31, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    I love the look of those gowns from time gone by, but like you , I would not want to wear all that goes with it...epescially the corset! I need to breath! ha!
    Pink Blessings!
    Gwen

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  13. black eyed susans kitchenOctober 31, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    Lovely pink gown! This was such a formal and fanciful time...so unlike today. Happy pink Saturday.
    Susan

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  14. Beth NiquetteOctober 31, 2009 at 11:01 AM

    I've often wondered how I would have faired in a world of long skirts and layers of petticoats. I think I would have been a rebel! Still, these postcards and pictures are SO lovely!

    How beautiful! Thank you so much for posting this gorgeous piece!

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  15. ClaudiaOctober 31, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Hi Coralie! That is so beautiful! I love those vintage fashions. I've actually worn those layers onstage...let me tell you, a corset and lots of layers under stage lights is not fun! I don't know how those ladies did it...lots of swooning, I think! Happy Pink Saturday!

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  16. Summer GypsyOctober 31, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    Oh, when ladies had leisure to get all gussied up in those beautiful gowns. It must have taken hours to adjust the corset! Gorgeous picture! Have a wonderful Halloween...eat lots of goodies, Coralie! Speaking of goodies, I must check out your recipes this very minute and get caught up on all the treats!
    Hugs,
    Marilyn

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  17. Twyla and LindseyOctober 31, 2009 at 12:20 PM

    That is lovely! Have a nice weekend! Twyla

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  18. Jacalyn @ rmebathproducts.comOctober 31, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Oh how lovely! I can't wait to go check out those recipes! Thanks for following and I am following you too: )

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  19. Country Wings in PhoenixOctober 31, 2009 at 3:13 PM

    Oh Coralie!
    Happy Pink Saturday sweetie. I so love this beautiful post. The lady is just breathtaking. I too loved that era of clothing, if we didn't have to wear so many undergarments. How beautiful this gown is. Perfect for your Pink Saturday post. Love it.

    I have been away from Pink Saturday for about a month now. I just found your blog today. I so love it. I have signed up to follow, and cannot wait to see what you share next. Please pop over and say hi. I would so love to have you follow my blog as well.

    Happy Halloween sweetie. Country hugs, Sherry

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  20. Terra October 31, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Hi,
    The Pink Saturdays concept is fun and that is a lovely gown you found to share here.
    I am a follower of this blog and now will stop by your recipe blog too.

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  21. CharOctober 31, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    Women were so beautiful during that era, but I have to say, can you imagine the ironing and the heat wearing all those petticoats. Happy PInk Saturday and thankyou so much for a pretty post, Happy Halloween, Char

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  22. Cottage RoseOctober 31, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    Happy Pink Saturday;; Yes I do agree with you,,,, no wonder they kept fainting,, they couldn't breath....lol I do love the old vintage clothing, that dress is gorgeous... Have a great weekend

    Hugs;
    Alaura

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  23. Light and VoicesOctober 31, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    Lovely gown but I too would not want to wear all those petticoats and things. Happy Halloween!
    Joyce M

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  24. Mary BergfeldNovember 1, 2009 at 9:23 AM

    Such a pretty post! I hope you had a wonderful Pink Saturday.

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  25. fitty's pinky rose cottageNovember 1, 2009 at 9:50 AM

    pretty gown! I can't imagine how long could one take wearing this gown.. but welp who cares when one would look this lovely in pink!

    happy PS! have a good day!
    xo
    fitty

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  26. ChristineNovember 2, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    I so enjoy your vintage pink saturday posts!

    Blessings,
    Christine

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  27. Janet,November 2, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    It's beautiful. Can you imagine wearing dresses like that?

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