A Schizophrenic Vintage Life

When asked, what my favorite period of clothing is, I automatically freeze up. There was a time when I had a favorite, but that was long ago. I have given up such delusions of youth. I have developed an appreciation for fine construction and nice lines. I do have a soft spot for good fabric. After that, all bets are off. I have yet to come to love the 1980s, but I was an adult then and buying clothing, so it's not like I haven't given it a whirl. I don't want to degenerate into a Vintage Fashion version of the "all the children are pretty and above average" mindset, but I have come to see the good points of a lot of styles. After all, we all thought we looked pretty great when we wore them.

Hence the schizophrenia of two recent aquisitions. These within 3 days of each other.
First: a really fine ca 1902ish black chiffon over silk 2 pc gown with velvet ribbon and wide panels of handmade lace. And a NYC dressmaker label, to boot. Now this plays into quality fabric, neat ornamentation, lots of fine technique and the late Victorian period. All very wonderful in my book.

Available soon @ http://pastperfectvintage.com

And second:

A very sleek and pared down 1960s Givenchy Couture silk dress in a yellow and pink floral. Beautifully made, lined in silk, hand set zipper. Also very wonderful.

available soon @ http://pastperfectvintage.com

Pretty much the antithesis of the Victorian dress, wouldn't you say? All they have in common is: Silk, good quality and lady's dress. And that they are both floor length.

How can I be equally pleased at finding and acquiring each of these? Note to self: must introduce left brain to right brain some day soon.