1940s Outfit for a Scottish Wedding

Not many words from me today, as I'm still in bed with my cold. Luckily Elsa has been right by my side all day, demonstrating just exactly how napping should be done (in case I had lost the knack).

This outfit was worn to our friends' wedding in Scotland two weeks ago. I knew that it was likely to be colder than down south, so made sure I was wearing something with sleeves. As it turned out we had torrential rain, so I was most grateful for the bit of fur around my neck - it really does keep you warmer than anything else.

Outfit details: Secondhand 1940s reproduction dress, vintage fur, vintage satin gloves, vintage cameo brooch, 70s vintage clutch bag, 60s vintage pillbox hat with bow, art deco earrings of pearl and marcasite, Dolcis shoes.

I was quite pleased with my make-up so took a mirror shot. I have never been very good with cosmetics and it has taken me a while to learn how to do a 1940s face, but I think I am getting there. The key seems to be going easy on the colour, and concentrating instead on bright lips, dark eyelashes, and a strong eyebrow.

This is the only full length photo of the outfit I have, and it makes me look knocked up (or a heavy beer drinker). Gah! This is why ladies in the old days wore girdles, and made sure to stand up straight. Note to self: must improve posture. I should have taken tips from Grace Kelly - hold purse OVER stomach, not beneath it.

It might look like I am pointing out something cultural or intelligent, but actually I was just really excited by the menu of this hotel. Haggis! Stovies! Cullen Skink! Don't believe the nonsense some people say about haggis, it is really just a big spicy sausage and completely delicious. I love Scottish food, it really should have a much better reputation than it does.

There is nothing amazing about the photo below, but I simply had to demonstrate to you that my stomach doesn't normally stick out like Porky Pig in drag.