Greetings folks. How are you?
It's been 2 weeks since I did a proper TARDIS Tuesday. Somehow, times have been busy and I have failed to think carefully about what I could wear that is summery for TARDIS Tuesday but this weekend, I had a think about it as I had a bit time.
This week's outfit is one of the most glamorous in Clara Oswald's wardrobe. It is her Great Gatsby look from a brilliant episode entitled Mummy on the Orient Express.
It featured this eye-wateringly expensive beaded 1920's style dress from Leluxe which retailed at $379.99. Wow!
Here is my picture of it from the Doctor Who experience.
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| Image borrowed from The Ultimate Guide to the Fashion of Doctor Who |
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| IMage borrowed from ja.whotwi.com |
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I tied my hair back loosely and pinned it up to give the effect of a faux-bob.
My black satin gloves were some I picked up from the Monsoon 70% off sale yeeeeeeeeears ago as a useful item for dressing up and costume parties
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The shoes are also Clarks like Clara's and look very similar to the real screen accurate ones, even if they are not the ones, not sure to be honest. I wear them for my concerts nowadays as a useful stylish pair of shoes.
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If we ever make it to another Charleston night, I will be sure to wear this but hopefully have it adjusted. In the silly Charleston pose below, you can see how big it is for me, under the arms!
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What do you think of this look? Are you a big fan of the Gatsby look like me?
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WOW, Kezzie, you look just stunning in your dress! What a powerful look! I was skeptical at first that the dress was too big (those flapper dresses were pretty shapeless), but yes, I can see that under the arms, you have some serious gapping. Regardless, this is an A+ recreation of the inspiration outfit, and frankly, I think you look better. You knocked this TARDIS Tuesday out of the park!
ReplyDeletePS - I also own long black satin gloves and t-strap shoes, and agree: so very useful!
You look fab, I love the way you've done your hair and, like Sheila, I didn't get the too big thing either until you lifted your arms.
ReplyDeleteI think maybe you should keep your eyes peeled for a replacement dress and sell that beauty on eBay - it would be a huge job to take it in! x
It looks great! What a great dress, I love this Gatsby style. I'm hoping someone I know will have a theme party and give me an excuse to buy something similar!
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't look too big until you lift your arms, how are you at keeping your arms down? ;)
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What an utterly fantastic dress, and you are wearing it so well, so I hope you'll find a way to take it in. As mentioned by Vix, with all the beading going on, I don't suppose it will be an easy task. But I'm sure that you'll get your money's worth if you decide to sell it, it is so gorgeous! xxx
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely stunning in a stunner of a dress!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a stylish look and you wear it so well.
Lisa x
You could carefully pleat and handstitch the underarms if they are not too low. With all that's going on you wouldn't notice.
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning recreation and really as others have said, yours was better.
Those shoes always look so elegant.
Xo Jazzy Jack
Your dress is lovely! I prefer the burgundy colour to the original. An excellent effort as always.
ReplyDeleteWow! You will be the star of any Charleston night in that! I'm not sure how to take in a dress with that much beading...maybe I'll wear it for you ;)
ReplyDeleteThat episode was so good. Capaldi was so good. I love the cigarette case full of jelly babies.
I love the dress, it's gorgeous. It's a shame is a bit big for you, but it still looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteKezzie you look stunning!! What a find! This has got to be one of my all time favourite Tardis Tuesday Costumes, girl you rock!! Love San xx
ReplyDeleteYou look brilliant Kezzie.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Wow, you look utterly gorgeous in that dress!! Such a great Tardis look, one of my favs. I have never altered a beaded dress but a good seamstess could surely do it!
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