I fell in love with the print.
It spoke to me from the rack of fusty-smelling garments.
It was in that nice, higgledy-piggledy junk – ahem – antique emporium on Lyme Regis prom.
Its a genuine 1960s shift dress.
A Lilian Quayle model.
It needs a little tlc, like most of the things I buy.
A stitch or two at the neck.
A small adjustment under the arms, to avoid the dreaded gape and consequent unwelcome bra-showing-ness.
But the fabric is soft from its many turns in the wash.
And it flatters.
I think it will be just perfect to wander about in, be-sandalled, when the summer finally gets going.
V. mice frock modflowers, you certainly have the eye to hone on this one amongst a rack.and see its potential
This dress was manufactured by the company owned by the husband of one of my cousins. Her maiden name was Lilian Quayle.
Wow! It is a small world! Thank you for getting in touch. Its always lovely to find out more about the provenance of vintage clothing. Do you know any more about the company or the designer?
I can put you in touch with the daughter of Lilian who did work for the company. Please send me your email address and I will forward it on to her.