I bought this dress over two and a half years ago in a New Look sale, for around £7. It was the time Tim Burton's Sweeney Todd
had just been released and I was smitten with Mrs. Lovett’s (Helena Bonham Carter) eccentric style.
This dress very much reminded me that of the dream sequence, in which she is walking down a beautifully lit pier, parasol and Sweeney on arm. So from then on every time I wore this dress I got that little bit of delight thinking about that very dream sequence.
It’s funny how characters from films can influence the way we dress. I know that I find lots of inspirations in films, not always the most obvious choices, I have found myself inspired by mermaids, Disney characters and even villains!
Originally a summer dress, I decided to wear it the other day with a cardigan and thick black tights, and got no end of compliments! It just shows that some dear pieces always remain old favourites x
That's a really lovely dress! I think there's something super cheerful about wearing pretty, colourful summer pieces with loads of layers and tights - makes winter much more interesting.
ReplyDeleteThat's such a pretty piece and I'm not surprised you were showered with compliments. I love bright colours and vibrant prints at this time of year, making an effort cheers both ourselves and everybody else up, too. xxx
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ReplyDeleteIsn't it great to find little treasures at the back of the wardrobe (like Narnia) it's a lovely dress.
Oh that scene from Sweeney Todd is wonderful, I love it! And yes, that dress is so like the one Helena wears! Candy striped and lovely! xx
ReplyDeleteOhh this is so pretty! very nice! <3
ReplyDeleteI remember wanting that dress when it was out, kinda gutted I didn't get it!
ReplyDeleteOhh thats gorgeous, i love wearing summer things in winter. Layer it up! x
ReplyDeleteonly £7? that's one lovely dress!
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