Frederick's of Hollywood, Black Lace and Ruffles, Oh My!

My vintage obsessions change with every passing minute. I fall in love with new pieces, styles and colors every time I blink! One of my biggest downfalls starts with the best of intentions. I scour every resource I have to find cool and interesting pieces for my Etsy Shop "Hot Tramp! Vintage". I tell myself, " I will not keep this, I will NOT keep this". Then when I see it I say, "I will try this on and if it doesn't fit, I won't keep it". Once it fits I then tell myself, "Fuck it! It's mine!". Not a very safe method :) One such example is this early 1960's "Frederick's of Hollywood" Harem Costume:

I look at this with such love <3

The pants even have built-in underwear! UGH I would be CRAZY to let this go! Don't even get me started on the sleeves! I'm not going to lie, I would wear each of these pieces separately as an outfit this summer. The pant would be UNBELIEVABLE at the lake or in the hot, humid summer's the Midwest seems to be getting lately.

My wall of beauties

Another "Frederick's of Hollywood" piece I purchased, with the intention to sell, is this Black Lace, Ruffled Teddy.

This Teddy is so simple, but just OOZES sex appeal, but also a hint of demure mystery. I'm not always a fan of ruffles (too much ill fitting ruffled pieces from my youth) but the Black Lace is too good not to try! I used my same method and SURPRISE it fit and I kept it. Shocker!

Rhinestone Headband: ASOS
Faux Emerald Earrings: JC Penney
Bustier: Vintage "Edith Lance"
Teddy: Early 1960's "Frederick's of Hollywood"

I had so much fun putting this look together! It's a pity I didn't wear this out :/ Sometimes it's just as satisfying to dress up for yourself, even if no one gets to see it :)

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