Vintage Trompe l'Oeil a la Hermes

We're not sure what's more amazing: These Herbert Sondheim-for-Hermes dresses, or the last model's 22" waist.

1952 Retail price ~ $29 (or, $232 today).

The Spring / Summer Socialite Dress

We here at Huzzah! Vintage love us some some polka dots, especially on a structured mini with hints of Kate Spade, but Peach's garment from last night's episode of Project Runway was redonculous, right?! The brown collar detail snaking its way down the model's back is obviously problematic, but we're actually more offended by the sweetheart halter. (If you insist on imagining a woman's bust resting on or near her clavicle, at least have a sense of humor about it!)

Obvious biases aside, we think the Lilly Pulitzer number on the right makes all the right spring/summer socialite moves. Accessorize with a white wine spritzer and an ever-so-slight air of superiority.

Shop Update: Days of Summer

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