Saturday, August 12, 2017

Review: Vintage Inspired by Jackie

If you've ever come across Vintage Inspired by Jackie's Instagram or her Etsy shop, there's a better-than-average chance that you've fallen hard for her work. Adorable Disney/Star Wars print dresses made using classic vintage patterns? Yes please!

Vintage Inspired by Jackie dress review

After low-key obsessing over her sundresses made out of vintage Star Wars bedsheets, her various Disney princess pieces, and her custom-designed It's a Small World print, I finally decided to take the plunge when I saw this Snow White-print dress on her Etsy. I think I actually ordered it about five minutes after I saw it, and the only reason for the delay was the time it took to turn on my computer.

Snow White was my little sister's favorite princess as a child, even though she was terrified of the actual movie. (Cinderella was the Disney movie she watched every single day, for so long that I still know every word in the entire movie. And I can't even remember the words to most of the songs I like!) When she was a preschooler, she had a Snow White dress that my parents brought her from Disney World, and literally would not take it off for close to a year. My mom would have to sneak it off of her while she slept in order to wash it.

Vintage Inspired by Jackie Snow White dress

My sister had a comforter made from this fabric as a child, and I think she might actually still use it. Hers had this exact print on one side, and the same print on a lovely cornflower blue background on the other.

As you might know if you've been reading this blog for a while, things have been quite rough for my sister this year. It's been incredibly difficult for everyone in my family to come to terms with our new reality. Not a day goes by without something reminding me of her, and I can't express how much I miss everything about her: her puns, her unerring instinct for ordering the most expensive thing on the menu, her hilarious startle reaction, her TV Tropes references, her all-in approach to karaoke, her approach to final boss fights, and so many other things.

I've had a hard time keeping it together around most things that remind me of her, but for some reason, when I saw this dress, I knew it was different. It felt like if I had this dress, somehow I'd have the old Ronnie with me again in spirit. It doesn't make sense on a rational level, but it was enough to send me running for my laptop so it wouldn't sell out before I had a chance to own it.

Vintage Inspired by Jackie dress

When it arrived and I held it in my hands, I teared up a little. It was perfect. The print took me back to much happier times; it was nice to dwell on the good memories I have instead of my current sadness and fears for the future.

Since this was supposed to be a review of my very first Vintage Inspired by Jackie piece rather than an unburdening of my soul, I'll get back to the dress itself. First up: turnaround time. As these pieces are made to order, they take between 6-8 weeks to arrive, and mine arrived in seven, which meant it was just in time for my birthday last month! It's a gorgeous piece: well-made and perfectly in line with the measurements I provided, with a lined bodice, adjustable straps, one on-seam pocket, and a lovely full skirt. I couldn't be happier with the fit and quality, and I've already got my eye on some of her other designs! In the interests of narrowing down my wishlist, here's a question for all of you: can a new momma get away with wearing a dress with a keyhole cutout under the bust?


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24 comments:

  1. That dress is sooo adorable :) I especially love the prints <3

    xx Alyssa // STYLE VANITY

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    1. Thank you so much! Snow White is the OG Disney princess :).

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  2. Super cute dress ! Love the prints !
    Have a great start to your week !
    Nina
    xox
    www.thecrispylipstick.com

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    1. Thank you so much, Nina! I just couldn't resist this dress, and it's everything I'd hoped for! Hope your week is off to a great start as well.

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  3. Your photos are amazing! I really love the dress. Amy x

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    1. Thank you so much! Chicago is really gorgeous in late summer, which makes taking photos so fun!

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  4. Me before noticing Snow White: Nice dress
    Me after noticing Snow White: OMG it's a Snow White dress that is so freaking awesome!
    I missed your posts :)

    x Envy

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    1. LOL that's exactly how I felt about this dress -- it's a great vintage silhouette but when I saw a Snow White print, I had to have it! And I've missed your posts as well. Welcome home from your amazing Southeast Asia trip!

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  5. O MY GOD THAT DRESS!! It's so cute šŸ˜®šŸ˜® I'm super duper jealous of your wardrobe šŸ’–

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    1. Haha thank you so much! This dress really brought me joy :D :D :D.

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  6. That dress is amazing, it looks stunning on you!
    Saira x
    acupofsai.co.uk

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    1. Aw, thank you, Saira! It's just a classic style and I adore it!

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  7. You look incredible my in this dress, and what a lovely way to think of your sister too xx

    Alice | Dainty Alice

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    1. Thank you, my dear -- it really soothes my heart to look at this dress and think of her.

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  8. Girl, you are killing it with your dresses at the mo. Keep up the good work!

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    1. <3 thank you so much! I just love a lovely swing dress!

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  9. This dress is so cute! Look at you! And the snow white pattern. a 12 out of 10 for me! xx corinne

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    1. Aw, you are so sweet, Corinne -- thank you! I just adore the print and the happy memories it brings to mind. And it's comfy, too!

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  10. Oh my gosh what a beautiful print! I love the illustrations on it. I'm really sorry what happened to your sister... sending over all of my love to you!

    Lizzie Bee // Hello Lizzie Bee

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    1. You are just the sweetest, Lizzie -- thank you so much <3. And I will probably wear this dress like every single weekend!

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  11. This dress is amazing! The print is stunning and you look stunning in all you OOTDs I'll have to check the shop out x

    Kayleigh Zara šŸŒæwww.kayleighzaraa.com

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    1. Thank you so much! I had such a great time taking these photos and wandering through the park!

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  12. Oh man...as if I didn't already obsess over many dresses...now I have another place to keep an eye on lol

    Lots of love to you and your family - you seem to be a great sister! xoxo

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  13. What an adorable dress! It's too cute on you! I'm glad it has special meaning to you, regarding your sister, and I hope things improve soon.

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