We asked that all guests come in 1950’s attire and they did not disappoint. We had some highly original costumes!
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As some of you may know, I love sewing costumes as a hobby. I design and create sci-fi costumes, Civil War reenactment costumes and the occasional renaissance fair costume. So I naturally jumped at the challenge of 1950‘s period costumes for this party.
The Inspiration for my dress:
I love the “Beautiful Blonde Pineapple” dress that Frenchy wore to the prom in Grease and I based my dress off this design. I also added a matching bolero from a dress I saw on the Lawrence Welk show.
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Best picture of the Pineapple dress from Grease and it’s a Barbie.
Chris’s Plaid Jacket:
This jacket was inspired by Buddy Holly. It was such a pain to create since Chris wasn’t around for fittings. I vowed after making this not to make menswear again!
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The Waitress Costumes:
We had some wonderful friends to volunteer to serve for the party. I wanted to make these aprons in appreciation. The pattern is a PDF vintage pattern from La Prairie Lady on Etsy and they were very easy to make. I altered the pattern by adding buttons, a diner hat and a petticoat of netting under the scalloped skirt.
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Poodle Skirts and Pill Box Hats:
I ended up making two poodle skirts for Chris’s Mom and my Grandma. They were quick and easy! The pillbox hats originated as buckram frames from Theater House and then were spray painted and trimmed.
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Vendor List:
Venue: Paris Henry County Heritage Center in Paris, Tennessee
Murder Mystery Game Creator: http://www.dinnerandamurder.com/
Decorations: Cressie Teague with set-up assistance by Dana Wyatt
Photography: Jennifer Fox Photography
Food: My mother, grandmother and aunts provided all of the food except for the cake (http://www.ewjames.com) and petit fors (http://www.peggyannbakery-hsv.com/)
Invitations: Iphoto/Apple Printing
1956 Chevy: Provided by wonderful family friends