How I Wish;

[RADER]

I happened upon an old black and white movie yesterday; I believe it was the
story of Glen Miller and his band.
In the movie was his wife portrayed by June Allison. She was wearing this dress
that was a C.D.ers dream. It was fitted well on top down to the waist,
had short selves and a v neck. From the waist down, was this full 360 skirt
with many petticoats to hold the skirt out.
It was just wonderfully, I wish I could find one like that. In the movie she seemed
to enjoy swishing the skirt around, and sitting down, she had to hold down the
skirt. She is a petite lady foe sure, and the dress fit her like a glove, But the way she moved around in the dress just caught my eye. I was even dreaming about
it all night
Rader

[Cassidy]

They just don't make them like that any more. Movies and dresses that it especially the dresses

[drjoancds]

If it was the the 1954 version with Jimmy Stewart, and Harry Morgan costaring, it was a classic of period costumes, and a two hanky ending even though you knew how it would end.

[Cynthia Anne]

That was a great movie in its time! The dress even greater! Nowadays the dress could be listed under costumes at e-bay!

[AllieSF]

Here are some links to vintage dresses currently on sale on CraigsList in the San Francisco Bay area. They are out there, you just need to look hard. Happy hunting.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/clo/2319032855.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/clo/2319031388.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/clo/2311528195.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/clo/2321481489.html

[Alice Torn]

I was watching some three stoog4es shorts from that era, and noticed how nicely the ladies in it were dressed. Not moe, Larry and Curley in drag, though! I saw that movie long ago, and vaguely remember June, in that dress.

[Kat42]

Heh... I've always thought the same thing watching "Strategic Air Command". I love the dresses June Allyson wears, even just around the house. http://www.imdb.com/media/rm886938624/tt0048667

[docrobbysherry]

Maybe it helped that she had a 16", or something like that, waist!? SIGH!

[RADER]

Maybe it helped that she had a 16", or something like that, waist!? SIGH!

Quite correct; what do you guess, maybe a size 0 or a 1???
Defiantly no where near the size I would need. But a body can dream???? Cant she???
Rader


Heh... I've always thought the same thing watching "Strategic Air Command". I love the dresses June Allyson wears, even just around the house. http://www.imdb.com/media/rm886938624/tt0048667

Yes; I almost forgot that movie, and I loved the pictures of a B 36.......wonderfull airplane.
Another dress I remember, and it was only seen for a few minuets was the dress
worn in "Peggy Sue Got Married" In the beginning.
Rader

[Stephanie47]

I love the scenes in older movies of the lovely full dresses, too! The women in the 1950's and 1960's TV and movies really looked sexy in their ordinary day dresses. I also love the lingerie and undergarment full page ads in the magazines of that era.

[Persephone]

Here are some links to vintage dresses currently on sale on CraigsList in the San Francisco Bay area. They are out there, you just need to look hard. Happy hunting.

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/clo/2319032855.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/clo/2319031388.html

Cute dresses, but it is a reminder of our times that the woman modeling them is wearing jeans underneath.

I too remember and love the styles of the '50's, but am really fond of the styles of the 1850's and 1860's.

[RADER]

Those dresses on craigslist, waist 28"
Defiantly way to small for me. Maybe a size 8, when I need a 28. O' Well
maybe next time.
Rader

[Miss Meli]

ARGH!! Bless you wonderful girls.. -_- I'm going to be dreaming of a dress like that for at least a week now!
Meli

[AllieSF]

Rader, just keep looking locally on CraigsList. They show up every so often and then maybe you will found one in your size. The problem with that style is that the small waist was a major part of the style. Also, look for some vintage clothing stores in your area. You may have some luck.

[carhill2mn]

I know that I have always been envious of the way actresses and other well-dressed women dressed in the late 1940s and the 1950s.

[Jilmac]

Ahh, yes Rader, I remember June Allyson well, always an impeccable dresser on screen, and her deep throaty voice made her sound extremely sexy. I also remember that style of dress back then because that was my experimental period and my three older sisters had plenty of dresses like that in their closet. I would start with their panties, bras, girdles, nylons, and then work my way up to slips and multiple petticoats. What a wonderful feeling it was to prance around the house in those dresses and feel the swish of the petticoats against my stockinged legs. I also loved the way the dress would flare out as I spun around. Yes those certainly were the good old days.

[t-girlxsophie]

Doris Day or Audrey Hepburn movies have the same effect on me:daydreaming:

Sophie

[RADER]

Ahh, yes Rader, I remember June Allyson well, always an impeccable dresser on screen, and her deep throaty voice made her sound extremely sexy. I also remember that style of dress back then because that was my experimental period and my three older sisters had plenty of dresses like that in their closet. I would start with their panties, bras, girdles, nylons, and then work my way up to slips and multiple petticoats. What a wonderful feeling it was to prance around the house in those dresses and feel the swish of the petticoats against my stockinged legs. I also loved the way the dress would flare out as I spun around. Yes those certainly were the good old days.

You are making me droll. LOL
Rader

[sterling12]

Funny, you made me think about The Bio-Pic with Steve Allen playing The Title Role in The Life Story of Benny Goodman. The GF/Wife is played by another Icon of my youth, Donna Reed. Man, that Gal knew how to look great in a Dress. Tiny Waist, very "bosomy," full skirts with Petti, to emphasize that tiny waist.

I was listening to a Talk Show a couple of years back. Apparently, I'm not The Only Young Lad impressed with Ms. Reed's "Talents." Lots of Boys found her breathtaking! June is Tre' Cute beyond belief, but Donna is my personal choice. Besides, Goodman's Music holds up a lot better than Miller's. Goodman had "The Hot Band!" Seems reasonable in The Movie, he would also have "The Hot Woman!"

Peace and Love, Joanie

[Persephone]

One of the ultimate 50's fashionable television women was Loretta Young. Seeing her in the dresses in the opening sequences to The Loretta Young Show (click here) (http://www.timvp.com/lorettayoung.html) was breathtaking. Be sure to watch the video (includes audio) about midway down the page.

Hugs,
Persephone.

[RADER]

Yes, I remember that show, It was one of my Parent's favorites. When it came on,
OFF TO BED. Bummer.
She had a thing of never wearing the same dress twice. Wow, that is a lot of dresses to have.
I wonder if the story was true of her having a mix parents, Black & White???
Rader