Mad Men Style

I can't believe I missed out on the whole Janie Bryant for Unique Vintage collection!  I don't know how it passed me by, but somehow it did.  Janie Bryant has worked as a costume designer for Mad Men, so we already know she's got style.  And UV always has cute stuff, but this match was positively made in heaven.

You know when you see the perfect dress, there's no second guess, no maybe-maybe not.  You just add it to your cart and buy it right then.  Oh, if only that had happened this time.  As I mentioned, I missed out on the whole collection.  So, when I finally did see it there was one romper in size Small, one in XL, and one skirt in XL.  I bought the romper in Small and then put in some darts in the back and took up the straps to make it fit.  

Then I waited and watched, hoping that after Christmas, someone would return a skirt in a smaller size.  No one did, however, and since there was only one skirt left in any size, I bought the XL and then proceeded to alter it as well.  When it comes to skirts there really isn't much difference in altering a Medium or and XL, the finished product is usually going to look the same--at least when I do it.  

I'm pleased with how the set has turned out as far as the fit, but I have to say I am incredibly disappointed by the design flaws and the poor quality.  It's a romper with a skirt over it.  Do you know what that means?  A trip to the loo means completely disrobing! It's either madness or some serious oversight. Not to mention that as lovely as this set is, the fabric is thin and none of it is lined.  When one pays $100 for a skirt, it should be lined!

Worth it?  Not worth it?  This one is kind of a draw.  I think I would have regretted not owning this dress, I only wish Unique Vintage would try a little harder to put out quality pieces if they're going to charge so much.  Less emphasis on unique, more emphasis on well made, maybe.