Feeling Spotty

(Editor's Note: We're taking the day off to go frolic at the DMV. In our absence, please enjoy a fun guest post from our friends at Bess Georgette!)

Describing someone as 'spotty' isn't always considered complimentary, especially given that 'spotty' can refer to a person with an inconsistent personality or skin problem. However, the world of spots isn't all bad! After all, who can resist the lure of a lovely polka dot dress or the sense of satisfaction found in completing a 'spot the difference' challenge? We're happy to say that Bess Georgette can help you with both!

Our 'spotty' challenge features an image from an August 1, 1955 issue of Vogue. Pictured are Gwen Verdon and Ray Walston, who starred together in the movie Damn Yankees. Are you able to spot the five differences between the original image on the left and the slightly altered image on the right? While we won't be providing any prizes to those who succeed, we can offer 15% off every item in our store now thru February 11. Simply enter coupon code 'SPOTTY' at checkout. (You'll even find some pretty polka dot pieces waiting to tempt you.)

So what are you waiting for? You only have 'til February 11 to do your bit and help give spots a good name!

Vintage Therapy w/ Bess Georgette: Overcoming My 3 Irrational Vintage Fears

(Editor's Note: We're stepping aside today to help guest blogger Tracey of Bess Georgette work through her unique sartorial anxieties. [The first step is admitting you have a problem, gurl!])

When I first started dipping my toes into ‘vintage’ waters, I made a few purchases that I probably got a little wrong. In reflecting on those past experiences, I’ve come to realize that my shopping habits reflect my avoidance of three completely irrational vintage fears. In the interests of overcoming these hang-ups, I thought it would be beneficial to share them with the world.

1. Side Zippers

Now, I have nothing against the side zipper per se, I just think my first unsuccessful attempts at mastering the side zipper may have forever associated them with indelicate maneuvers, limbs being trapped at funny angles, and the threat of asphyxiation as I struggle to free myself from the tangle of fabric.

2. Pencil Skirts
As anyone with curves will know, pencil skirts are not always a friend – something a little more forgiving and ‘skimming’ generally works better. Why, hello there, lovely full skirt! Pleated, pocketed or buttoned – however that full skirt comes is fine by me and helps to keep those fitted fears at bay.

3. Polyester Fabric

I’m a cotton girl through and through – I like the way it feels and the way the fabric breathes. I have a feeling that my bad associations with polyester stem from being a child born during the seventies, where bad fashion and polyester were all the rage.

My completely irrational vintage fears aside, you’ll be delighted to hear that Bess Georgette, my online vintage store, is having a SALE, and there’s absolutely nothing scary about that! From now until Sunday, October 10 all existing stock is 10% – 25% off (depending on how many items you buy). So allow me, your self-appointed vintage clothing therapist, to share with you some advice: put any vintage fears to one side and explore some vintage joys with Bess Georgette instead!

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Bess Georgette and Jean Jean may be separated by several thousands of miles, but they do share at least two things in common: a sharp eye for classic, sophisticated vintage finery and a readiness to offer it at generous prices. Were we not awash in debilitating student loan debt, we'd have snatched up much of their respective inventories long ago.

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