If you've ended up with large lemons...

 
how about enjoying a plus-size lemonade? 

sigh.

I am linking up today to

for my tongue-in-cheek post I have entitled:

I Love Vintage Clothes-and if I Were a Size 8 I Would So Wear This

 

 

But would I wear a poofy petticoat under my I-Have-Slaved-Over-a-Hot-Stove-All-Day-For-You-Dress? Maybe I would enjoy this sweet little apron below with a floral ruffled detail and matching pockets as I cheerfully scrub my sink with Bon Ami... while flirting with helpful hubby... who is doing all the heavy lifting and admiring the flowery details of my pink apron. That is what he is admiring, isn't he?   

 

But, alas, I just seem to get chubbier and chubbier. Until I get my brain wrapped around the work it will take to rediscover my waist line, I will  have to wear the vintage ensembles I can find that fit...or, heaven forbid, I will have to wear regular clothes from this decade.

 
So, for now it's vintage 60's double knit (s-t-r-e-t-c-h) with the ascot tie and large brooch. Kind of mod-fun, but not my favorite style.  I really need to give up the Peppermint Patty kick I've been on and befriend asparagus again. Then I could wear this rose glamalicious dress to a garden party...if I were to ever get invited to one.

 
Photo from Fast Eddies Retro Rags

In the meantime, I'll put on a smile, count my blessings....and sincerely try to lay off the Cheetos.

 

 

Comments

[Renna]

Melony, you crack me up! I love those vintage styles, too, but alas, I was never built to wear them. I have pictures of my mother when she was young, looking just about like the women in the photographs, perfect hourglass figure and all. That tiny waist gene must've skipped a generation, though. Sigh.

[Effy]

You look fabulous! I spend my time in XXXL pajamas, so next to you, I'd be - well - that mousy girl in her pajamas. :D

Your curves are awesome, and you're a real beauty.

*Passes the Cheetos*

[LaVoice]

Thanks for sharing and bringing back a lot of memories. I have worn these and wish they were back. The styles today are just not for me. You look just fine as you are.

[Bea]

Loved your post. I heart the rose dress...

[marian]

you look FABULOUS Melony as do those gorgeous 50s dresses..SWOON!!

[Maureen @ The Green Suitcase]

I love your post! And your kitchen!

[coloradolady]

I am with you on your style, I so love those styles too, but they would not work for me at all!! Really cute post by the way. Happy VTT!

[GardenOfDaisies]

LOL, I wouldn't fit into those clothes either! But my niece would absolutely LOVE that red rose dress!!!

[gena]

What an adorable outfit YOU're wearing ! This chubby, middle aged mama would never fit in those dresses either. And cute as they are, they don't look very comfy either - so there !

Have a Booo-tiful Pink Saturday !

gena
www.thehouseonlavenderhill.blogspot.com

[Donnie]

Girl you can go anywhere with that smile. As a X-Large and 65 years old you get to the point where you realize we are all made different and beautiful. Besides they had no junk food in the 60's or at least not a lot yet.

[Rebecca]

You look beautiful just as you are and YOU can wear anything you want to-Just wear it with confidence!!!!

[shallowmallow]

Love your look (esp. the gorgeous brooch :) )

The stove slavery dress (hehe) is my favourite Betty Draper outfit as well. It is a hardship when you find a beautiful vintage ensemble and then it 's not your size (all those 24 inch waist dresses on Etsy are a little worrying.. really, people over 12 years old fit that?)

I wish I had some serious sewing skills then I could just storm all those pretty vintage patterns round the web. :D

Thanks for your sweet comment my end. :)

[Patti]

Melony - you are so adorable! Seriously - I think you could wear anything you want - and your personality is what shines! You are SO MUCH FUN! Hugs, Patti