There Are Two Kinds of People in this World: Those Who Identify with Duckie & Those Who Don’t!

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My resplendent & dazzling little cousin (who I call Abbi Doodles) reminded me that it is almost Prom Season! She requested that I share some of my ideas on dresses, flowers, & romantic dinner options. Well, I plan to tackle some groovy vintage dresses that I would absotively slaver over for all of you! When she brought this up to me, I INSTANTLY transformed into the Angelika Frangelico version of Iona from Pretty in Pink. My girl crush on Annie Potts was born as soon as I saw that flick. That movie spoke to me on multiple levels — I saw a tidbit of myself in Iona, Andie, & *especially* Duckie. Ohhh, Duckie. ::swoon:: How could anyone be irked by such a 24-carat friend in scuffed up creepers & one of the most ace ducktails reincarnated into the 80’s?! Me and my primo pal, Haystack (stick with me long enough, and absolutely every one of you will have a nickname), always say, “There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who identify with Duckie & those who don’t. And anyone who doesn’t identify with the Duckman is someone I don’t really care to know.” #softspot So, I am sure you can guess where THIS is going…!

vintage-blue-1950s-short-prom-dress-photo-u1If I were still of going-to-prom age NOW, I would L <3 V E to wear a 1950’s vintage ballerina dress like this! The sheer light blue over the white full skirt is so delicate & understated that it makes a big statement! I also adore the cream-colored lace trimming at the bust and for the straps. I am really into all various shades of blue paired with all various shades of beiges & browns, right now. That is the color scheme of DH & I’s bedroom (a dusty, aged blue with dark espresso browns & satiny beiges — it’s very serene for a master suite, but it’s simultaneously masculine). This finespun little beauty is short & sweet. I would actually wear this with off white tights and European pink medium shank pointe shoes with gauzy blue satin ribbons. Kill me now, that’d be so breathtaking! A homemade flip forehead tiara (in rhinestones) that comes to a point between your brow would make this ensemble even more enchanting — like Lili’s, from Legend, intense widow’s peak.

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vintage-black-and-beige-1950s-short-prom-dress-photo-u1Here’s another winsome dress! It is also a short 1950’s little gown. I am a fan of strapless bodices, but the extra wide wrap of a cumberbun is really what catches my eye and grabs me, from first sight — it’s eye-catching! The multi-layers of lace and tulle are absolutely fetching (!), but it also makes a vintage piece look fresh & modern all at once. Just like blue and beige, I also find black & beige to be very alluring. I would wear nude lycra sheer thigh highs with a seam & a matching nude & lace garter skirt. I’d find some versatile black satin peek-toe pumps and embellish them with a beige vintage flower or a vintage topaz broach (there’s nothing a glue gun can’t turn from drab to fab!). The school I graduated from was called Old Skool  (I wish it had happened freshman year instead of that horrifying monstrosity I just HAD to have). I feel like glamourous gowns deserve a glamourous updo. The former ballerina in me sees long, flowy hair as sultry & seductive. A dress like this requires some fabu finger waves, snug to the scalp, with glimmering vintage combs.

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IMG_0941Saving the best for last! When I saw this dress at Posh Girl Vintage, it was like Cupid shot his Circa 1950 arrow straight into my ticker! There’s not a thing I would change about this flirty little number — it is charming, sassy, yet titillating. The under layer is ballerina pink (are you noticing a theme with me today, hmmm?) taffeta, then there’s see-through black lace in a mermaid scale pattern over — wait for it… wait for iiit… — pink ORGANZA dazzled in pink rhinestones made of crystal. I have a *ahem* mild obsession with organza, so it makes it even harder to resist when the waist sash is also organza, that ties into a gigantic, fanciful bow in the back. This seducing tea length skirt is lined in pink acetate and has a full petticoat as well. I can’t get OVER how packed with goodness this lovely bitty is. I wouldn’t be posting her if she wasn’t sold out because I want her for myself! I am so besotted that I probably would’ve gotten it for my wedding dress. I could see me in this with a miniature black satin pillbox hat, a jeweled bow & netted veil. #spellbound

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Now, here is where it gets reeeally highly entertaining. I am now going to attempt to publicly humiliate myself. Please, children, don’t try this at home. I need your full concentration, silence, & attention to pull these chilling & frightening tricks out of my top hat. Take a deep breath, count to three, and scroll down to see if this works…

1990 Prom with my friend Amy the year I was on court. If you picked up one curl, the entire head of hair went with it! o.O

1991 Prom with my friend Amy (#1) the year I was on court. If you picked up one curl, the entire head of my hair went with it! o.O

Prom 1991 - Junior Year

Prom 1992 – Junior Year. Hello, Roxette! I was clearly NOT “listening to my heart” when I sported that whack-a-do do.

Prom 1993 with Ian, Aim, & Joel

Prom 1993 with Ian, Aim, & Joel – That dress was actually pants. I LOVED it. Talk about a comfortable prom. I later went on to die it gray with RIT when I was so #ubergoth.

Freshman year with Trent VonGunten. This is Molly Ringwald gone all WRONG! Really, Angelika? Shameful & shameless. Beware of taking fashion tips from me blindly. You'd need to be blind!

Freshman year with Trent VonGunten. This is Molly Ringwald gone all WRONG! Really, Angelika? Shameful & shameless. Beware of taking fashion tips from me blindly. You’d need to be blind!

 

Don’t say I didn’t warn ya.

Keep calm & rave on, Mavens!

~ Angelika Frangelico *gros bisous*
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2 thoughts on “There Are Two Kinds of People in this World: Those Who Identify with Duckie & Those Who Don’t!

  1. Great Read! So fun to remember the good ole days which really wasn’t even that long ago if you ask our elders but was an extremely long time ago if you ask the kids who are going to prom now! The prom dresses from the 50s were the best to wear then and in my opinion are even better to wear now!! You looked beautiful in all of your dresses/pants as well. <3 🙂

  2. Hear hear, Caryn! I think the “children” will be seeing a lot more vintage & retro prom dresses this year. Vintage is making way into modern, more & more. I’m hoping for some Julie Brown “Homecoming Queen Has Got a Gun” kind of prom-inspired photos to come through!

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