tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post7702877864798878577..comments2024-03-28T03:13:33.899-05:00Comments on Flashback Summer: 1/6 What Fashion Tells You - an Interview with Christian Dior: for the Short LadyEmileigh http://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-56661132048896759852016-10-22T20:27:53.249-05:002016-10-22T20:27:53.249-05:00Haha, you do what you do, girl!Haha, you do what you do, girl!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-45877343181552499822016-10-17T01:41:17.985-05:002016-10-17T01:41:17.985-05:00Great advice for sure. I am not sure where I would...Great advice for sure. I am not sure where I would fit in as I am about 5'4 so on the taller side of small, and have "filled out" a bit lately *cough*. I have adhered to such advise mostly about large prints and too large details tending to overwhelm my frame. Though I dont like too fussy things or little details like peter-pan collars - I don't carry off twee very well with my features! <br />The only thing I take issue with is his notes on 'side draperies' - I love me a good hip-swag quite a lot more than the average gal and you can pry them from my cold dead hands! ;-PKittyMeowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08234505506035303913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-38478189617726120242016-10-09T10:54:19.208-05:002016-10-09T10:54:19.208-05:00I agree, he sounded practical, not dictatorial. H...I agree, he sounded practical, not dictatorial. He does have such good thoughts in the forward!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-25602332505036051112016-10-08T16:36:10.806-05:002016-10-08T16:36:10.806-05:00One of the things that I really liked about the ar...One of the things that I really liked about the article wasn't even in the specific advice, but in the forward - good taste is to resemble oneself. That's great advice for anyone! For the specific advice, I think he has really sensible things to say about the lines and styles that are flattering on a petite woman. Don't let your clothes overwhelm you; don't cut yourself off with a strong horizontal line; look for bodices that are well fitted - none of that sounded too dictatorial to me. I'm interested to see what he has to say in the other sections.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06827840216337511678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-18630640198399509112016-10-08T12:31:02.418-05:002016-10-08T12:31:02.418-05:00Christian Dior`s advice are very inspiring and res...Christian Dior`s advice are very inspiring and resonated with me. Thank you.Reubenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07175354837135398717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-6339871476151782712016-10-07T19:09:39.445-05:002016-10-07T19:09:39.445-05:00Thanks for sharing- I really enjoyed this. I am no...Thanks for sharing- I really enjoyed this. I am not short, as I am an average 5'6", but there were still a lot of good tips and quotes (and amazing illustrations to gaze at!) in this post. I am looking forward to the next one :)<br /><a href="http://www.theartyologist.com" rel="nofollow">The Artyologist</a> Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03850447706684871976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-19758467855513569672016-10-07T01:12:35.807-05:002016-10-07T01:12:35.807-05:00Fantastic post! As a petite gal myself, I really e...Fantastic post! As a petite gal myself, I really enjoyed and appreciate it. As well, I am so in agreement with his quote regarding understanding trumping money when it comes to fashion that I'm tempted to frame it, as that so completely jives with my own mindset when it comes to one's wardrobe.<br /><br />Thank you so much for sharing such a big hit of Dior's advice with us. Loved it and eagerly looking forward to the others in this four-part series. <br /><br />xoxo ♥ JessicaWitchcrafted Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02992822472797191121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-21768950879416884712016-10-06T23:49:05.379-05:002016-10-06T23:49:05.379-05:00Yes, thank you for sharing this! There are several...Yes, thank you for sharing this! There are several great quotes in the article which modern fast fashion would do well to take to heart.<br /><br />I do find this article interesting yet odd. Body shaping undergarments were the mode of the 50's in my understanding, especially being used by Dior. Ladies were supposed to fit to their clothes, and were "shaped" accordingly - not so much the other way around as we wear our clothes today. For example, many of the 50's patterns I sew with have high, full bust points and long backs with a rather flat derriere. I attribute this consistency to the shape wear of the times and the ideal body type (then adjust it to fit my modern body, oh well). <br /><br />This article does have good points, and I do love using some of the "trickery" of the 50's, too, but I also find sometimes "breaking rules" of what should and should not work for me sometime yields good results, anyway!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-13795466526399000022016-10-06T23:12:27.834-05:002016-10-06T23:12:27.834-05:00I'm not a short woman, so I wouldn't use t...I'm not a short woman, so I wouldn't use these, but! They do seem to make sense. I'll try to remember to use these when costuming! I'm also excited to see what Dior says about the other body shapes.<br /><br />Amusingly, this is not the first vintage advice book that mentioned avoiding looking like a mushroom. Apparently, it was a serious concern!<br /><br />TeganDea-chanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00140404243041621186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-86565682705648126282016-10-06T12:41:54.808-05:002016-10-06T12:41:54.808-05:00what a lovely article. its true (to me anyway) abo...what a lovely article. its true (to me anyway) about dressing 'unself-conscious' as if I feel my clothes are wearing me there is no point, and equally I like the bit about money not cutting it the same way as understanding.....excellent quotes, thank you for the shareeimearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953042771647853865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-73165682117473552352016-10-06T09:47:34.495-05:002016-10-06T09:47:34.495-05:00If I remember correctly, I think Dior classifies a...If I remember correctly, I think Dior classifies above 5'5" in his "tall" advice. People were shorter on the average back then, so you may find some of it helpful!Emileigh https://www.blogger.com/profile/13683866769745929646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7382754892322119466.post-62680013507941560852016-10-06T08:12:43.250-05:002016-10-06T08:12:43.250-05:00This is wonderful! I am not petite, but know seve...This is wonderful! I am not petite, but know several well-dressed women who are, and they do (for the most part) follow these guidelines. Being in the middle at 5'-7", I sometimes follow the lengthening advice of one-color dressing (particularly at work, among mostly men), but I have more options like that wonderful blouse-backed silhouette, and voluminous pants are graceful...which my short friends say they can't wear, and I understand why. I suspect, though, that when you publish his advice for tall women, I won't be able to use all of that either... :Dmagpihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16106150045407509313noreply@blogger.com