The Vintage Dressmaker

Here come the Beautiful Brides II

April 14, 2012 Irma Romero4 Comments

Gorgeous bride Shiona,

in vintage lime green silk wedding dress with deco details.

Here come the Beautiful Brides I

April 14, 2012 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

Here’s our lovely bride, Dana, in a late 40s style rose motif printed crepe de chine silk dress with asymmetric gatherings on shoulder and hip , with black button details.

The Clara gets a revamp in black crepe

March 5, 2012 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

One of my earliest creations, The Clara, originally made in bottle green crepe, gets a little sister, in black.

With light steel grey silk satin bow and black bakelite button and buckles.

Here comes the bride!

March 5, 2012 Irma Romero1 Comment

Here’s the lovely bride and my dearest friend, Heidi, on her wedding day, wearing an early- 1960s inspired off-blue lace dress with silk satin lining, made by yours truly.

Details include scalloped boat neckline, hem and sleeves. The three-quarter length sleeves also feature three satin covered button on each ar just below the elbow.

A homage to Downton Abbey’s very own Lady Mary

January 21, 2012 Irma RomeroLeave a comment

This black silk satin and silk chiffon creation was inspired by the wonderful Downton Abbey series and the resident beauty, Lady Mary. Special detailing on the wide belt and the long cascading peplums.