Vintage sleepwear. Its amazing how the retro world took
something that could have been mundane and made it amazing. You only need to look at scenes from movies of
the time or the endless patterns available on sites like etsy to see that
evening wear was anything but boring. Whether it took on a more practical
approach or was sheer with a touch of sexy, vintage sleep wear is rather
glamourous compared to the more ‘practical’ comfortable lingerie we see now
days like peter alexander. I personally quite like vintage sleep wear. I found
a super comfortable vintage nighty in a thrift store last year that I wear a
fair bit. I also inherited a number of silk nighties that in winter I’ll wear
to bed from my grandmother. But as for something a bit more on the glamourous
side…the thing you swoon around the house in like a goddess (think Debbie fromThe Addams Family)…my wardrobe was definitely lacking. So I was incredibly
excited when my Australian Designer Melissa of Evette Dubois I knew I’d found
that goddess glamour I’ve been lacking.
For those who have never heard of Evette Dubois Lingerie, it’s
a handmade vintage inspired brand based in Melbourne Australia. Run by the
lovely Melissa, a young woman whose love of dressmaking and vintage spans back
through her grandmother who was a dress maker in Melbourne in the 1950s. From
her grandmother her love of the finer points of dress making as well as the nostalgia
of times gone passed was nurtured and she followed in her grandmother’s footsteps
and studied dress making herself. To
share her passions, she started Evette Dubois, a place of gorgeous silks and
custom designs. All her fabrics are the highest grade of 100% silk and are made from a mix of machine sewing and hand sewing. One of her biggest beliefs about her work is she always
say that it's the model that brings them to life. No matter how many years she’s
worked in the industry a garment is nothing till it has a model that breathes
personality into a piece and gives it that movement.
When Melissa contacted me about a piece, we spent a few
emails talking about styles and eras I liked, my personality and most importantly,
my shape before we started talking actual designs. I loved this attention to
detail, especially as a curvier girl. We eventually settled on some ideas and
Melissa went away to design. She ended up presenting not one but three possible
looks and I could tell straight away she’d heard everything I’d said to her.
But it as a no brainer. I loved the star detail on one set in particular so that
became the winner. You can see the above final sketch that was the design I
selected, which Melissa sent with my parcel. The process once I picked the
design was for Melissa to order the supplies and to make the garment, which
took a few weeks for her to finalise. It arrived in its own white brocade box,
beautifully wrapped in pink tissue paper and signature Evette Dubois ribbon. As
I was unwell when it arrived, it definitely helped to lift my mood.
The Estelle night gown is honestly the thing of dreams. Made
of silk, it draped over my curvy frame in a way that made me feel sensual and
sexy. With influences from Mae West, this gown features star detailing, a leg
split and contrasting blue crepe fabric that ruffle along the bottom and
feature as the soft floaty sleeves. The star detailing gives a subtle cabaret
feel without being too overpowering. The perfect night gown for swooning around
the house. The night gown is incredibly comfortable and the sewing was well
done. There were no loose strands or threads and it fit well to my body. The
leg split made it easy to walk in without fear of tripping and I found the
fabric moved well as I sat down, stood up and moved around my unit as I tested
the feel of this gorgeous garment. The stars also weren't scratchy through the fabric! It closes with multiple hook and eyes down
the side with a flap to cover the opening. I did find at my bust the covering flap did flare a little but it was
a minimal issue.
Overall I’m incredibly pleased with my Estelle nightgown. It’s
comfortable, pretty but also practical which is something I adore. I’d also
totally wear this for the appropriate shoots or in pageants too! Definitely a statement
piece to turn heads, even if it’s just your own as you walk past the mirror.
Estelle's matching counterpart is the stunning Marlene robe. Marlene is truly spectacular and it has such a glam feel
that I can see myself sweeping through my unit with this on over everything in
the coming winter months (a habit I picked up after inheriting a kimono robe
off my mum, but feeling much more elegant in this one). Made of matching blue silk
with white feather marabou, the Marlene features angel style sleeves which
is my favorite feature of this piece, she’s floor length for the perfect sultry
starlet sweeping walk and features a shawl style neckline.
The Marlene bodice is fitted, which is perfect for
accentuating waists and smoothing hips. She fastens closed with matching blue
silk buttons and a diamante buckle belt for the perfect finish. I absolutely
adore my Marlene dressing gown and know any vintage loving gal who loves their
sleep wear would too. As with my Estelle nightgown, the sewing was beautifully done
with a neat finish inside and no loose threads.
I hope you’ve all enjoyed this review of these beautiful
pieces from this amazing Australian small business! Melissa had such wonderful
feedback about this set as well she decided to add it to her store, so you can
also snap up these amazing goodies for yourself. These handmade pieces are
available at Evette Dubois Lingerie’s etsy store which you can shop here. While
I know for some people the prices may be high, keep in mind the amount of time
and effort that goes into her pieces, not just the physical sewing but the
actual designing/sourcing materials as well. If you’re after something unique
and beautifully made, definitely give Evette Dubois Lingerie a look. She also does
custom designs as well, so if nothing in the store particularly tickles your
fancy, she can make something completely unique for you.
I had such a great time styling and shooting this gorgeous
set for you all! Til next time darlings!
Disclaimer: Whilst I received these set as part of a collaboration with Evette Dubois, all opinions expressed are honest to help ensure the most accurate information for my readers.
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