Nora, the Glamper Camper

Time to show off the Glamper (aka Glamorous Camper) in you! This retro kitschy print, redolent of days by the lake, full of sun and fun, with a little cheeky flirting built in. The top has great support with the bottom band, side darts and top pleats to flatter and fit your curves. It’s completely lined and the neckline tie is adjustable, with the main fitting component being the underbust band. Note the pretty little lake blue buttons at the back. The top looks great with denim shorts and slim leg capris in a variety of colours or pair it with the Nicki wide leg pleated shorts ( https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/832085754/glamper-wide-leg-shorts-pleated-in-fun ) to make a fabulous vintage inspired playsuit. The fabric is cotton with a poly/cotton solid broadcloth lining.

Nora Bra Halter Top

Nora and Nicki Paired Together

A few details about the top:
Easy tie at neck and button back closure that help give shape and fit.
Cream background with fun camping print featuring blues, greens, pinks, oranges and browns.
Fully lined, with shaping bust darts and pleats, tie neck with a bottom band support give a great fit.
Made of 100% Cotton and 65%/35% Cotton/Polyester lining.
Fabrics are pre-washed, pre-shrunk.

Nora Bra Halter Top Design Sketch

I do limited runs of the garments. Please click here to be taken to the Etsy listing to find out more.

Wishing you goodness, Heather

Nicki, the Glamper Camper

Time to show off the Glamper (aka Glamorous Camper) in you! This retro kitschy print, redolent of days by the lake, full of sun and fun, with a little cheeky flirting built in. The wide leg shorts are so comfy and flattering, with 6 sewn pleats that give a lot of swish and flair. The shorts sit at the waist and close on the left side with a cute shiny blue button and invisible zipper, while the right side has a pocket. They look great with any solid basic t-shirt or bikini top that pick up the colour in the print or top looks great with denim shorts and slim leg capris in a variety of colours or pair it with the Nora halter bra sun top ( https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/831711894/glamper-halter-bra-top-in-fun-retro ) to make a fabulous vintage inspired playsuit. The fabric is 100% cotton.

Nicki Wide Leg Shorts

Nicki Shorts Paired with Nora Halter Bra Top

Some details about the shorts:
Sit at waist with side button/invisible zipper.
Cream background with fun camping print featuring blues, greens, pinks, oranges and browns.
Pleats give a nice smooth fit through abdomen and generous leg room.
Made of 100% Cotton.
Fabric is pre-washed, pre-shrunk.

Nicki Shorts Design Sketch

I do limited runs of the garments. Please click here to be taken to the Etsy listing to find out more.

Wishing you goodness, Heather

Flamingos Make Life More Fun

How about drinks on the beach with Leilani? This sweet cotton dress with a nod to 60’s mod/preppy style in an iconic tropical/Hawaiian print. Whether you find yourself enjoying the beach or tropics, or just dreaming about it from the cozy comfort in your home, this easy, cool and breezy shift can help you sail smoothly through the summer heat. The versatile style can be dressed up smartly with heels, flats or flip flops :-).

Leilani Dress

Leilani Dress Back Detail

A few details about the dress:
Wide banded boat neckline with a double pink pansy button back closure.
Bust darts for shape with an easy, cool loose fit through waist and hip finishing in a slight flare.
Sleeveless style with bias finish.
Hand sewn hem finishing above the knee.
Gorgeous tropical print featuring flamingos, hibiscus, palm tree and pineapple print in beautiful pink, blue and green.
Made of 100% Cotton.
Fabric is pre-washed, pre-shrunk.

Leilani Dress Design Sketch

I do limited runs of the garments. Please click here to be taken to the Etsy listing to find out more.

Wishing you goodness, Heather

Skylar, the Sailor Girl

Ahoy there, Skylar the Sailor Girl! This sweet cotton dress with a nod to 60’s mod/preppy style has an adorable and fresh navy, red and white nautical print. Whether you find yourself at the seaside or just dreaming about it from the cozy comfort in your home, this easy, cool and breezy shift can help you sail smoothly through the summer heat. The versatile style can be dressed up smartly with heels, flats or even sneakers (think little red Keds – adorable!).

Skylar Dress

Skylar Dress Back Detail

A few details about the dress:
Wide banded boat neckline with a double white button back closure.
Bust darts for shape with an easy, cool loose fit through waist and hip finishing in a slight flare.
Sleeveless style with bias finish.
Hand sewn hem finishing above the knee.
Red, white, blue and tan sailing/seaside print on a navy background.
Made of 100% Cotton.
Fabric is pre-washed, pre-shrunk.

Skylar Dress Design Sketch

I do limited runs of the garments. Please click here to be taken to the Etsy listing to find out more.

Wishing you goodness, Heather

Passion Play in Purple

Make your passion play in this groovy halter :-)! The Nicole top is made in a fun retro 70’s purple floral print that’s so fun and funky for today.

Nicole Halter Top

Nicole Halter Top Back Detail

The halters are fully lined with waist darts and adjustable tie closures at the neck and back, giving it a great fit and enough support that going braless for most is totally doable.The gathers at the neck work well on the average figure, and give some extra room for the bodacious. The keyhole neckline is just flirty enough without being too revealing. The fabric is cotton with a poly/cotton solid broadcloth lining.

A few details about the top:
Easy tie at neck and back that help give shape and fit
Ties at back waist and dips just below waist in front
Drawstring gathered neckline with keyhole
60’s/70’s Floral pop art print in purple and lilac, front lining is solid purple
Full lining, shaping ties and waist darts make it simple to just tie on and go
Made of 100% Cotton and 65%/35% Cotton/polyester lining
Fabrics are pre-washed, pre-shrunk

Nicole Halter Top Design Sketch

I do limited runs of the garments. Please click here to be taken to the Etsy listing to find out more.

Wishing you goodness, Heather

Oh So Very Merry May

Thank goodness for April Showers, as they bring May Flowers. Or in this case, the beautiful May floral print dress. The classic style is fun, feminine and flirty; great for daytime (think lunch out, an easy dress to throw on and look pretty while out running errands because you never know who you’ll run into, do you?), and lovely for a casual evening out or wedding. The gorgeous, fresh cotton floral print from Spain (such a nice hand to it) in a lovely lavender periwinkle blue refreshing for spring and summer days and nights (or days that turn into nights, for that matter).

May Dress

May Dress Sleeve Detail

A few details about the dress:
The bodice is self-lined front and back.
Bodice has deep V-neck with bust darts for fit and stylized empire high waistline.
Bias cut flutter sleeves drape beautifully to just above the elbow.
Invisible back zipper closure.
Semi-fitted through waist and hip, in a gentle a-line to just above the knee with an invisible hand stitched hem.

Gorgeous lavender periwinkle blue floral print with highlights of fuchsia, white, and green. The lightweight cotton from Spain has such a lovely drape – not too heavy, not too light – perfect for spring and summer.
Made of 100% Cotton.
Fabric is pre-washed, pre-shrunk.

May Dress Design Sketch

I do limited runs of the garments. Please click here to be taken to the Etsy listing to find out more.

Wishing you goodness, Heather

Melissa is Pretty in Pink!

Summer, and time to flaunt what you’ve got in a sweet little halter. The Melissa top is made in a beautiful pink peony floral in luscious bold blooms. They remind me of the halters from the 70’s that my Mom and older sisters would make to look cool and chic in the summer heat. The halters are fully lined with waist darts and adjustable tie closures at the neck and back, giving it a great fit and enough support that going braless for most is totally doable. The gathers at the neck work well on the average figure, and give some extra room for the bodacious. The pretty fabric is cotton with a poly/cotton solid broadcloth lining.

Melissa Halter Top

Melissa Halter Top Back Detail

A few details about the top:
Easy tie at neck and back that help give shape and fit
Ties at back waist and dips just below waist in front
Peony floral print in cerise and light pink, green and white, front lining is solid pink
Gathered, banded neckline
Full lining, shaping ties and waist darts make it simple to just tie on and go
Made of 100% Cotton and 65%/35% Cotton/polyester lining
Fabrics are pre-washed, pre-shrunk

Melissa Halter Top Design Sketch

I do limited runs of the garments. Please click here to be taken to the Etsy listing to find out more.

Wishing you goodness, Heather

Retro Paisley Love

Ah, halters. Nothing says summer like a flirty little tied top. I remember in the 70’s as a little girl seeing my Mom make these numbers up from a pattern she made out of newspaper for me and my older teenage sisters – they were so cool pairing them with cut-offs and bell bottoms, sigh.

Kelly Halter Top

Kelly Halter Top Back Detail

The Kelly top is made in a fabulous and well scaled paisley in green, cream and pink tones. The halters are fully lined with waist darts and adjustable tie closures at the neck and back, giving it a great fit and enough support that going braless for most is totally doable. Works well on the average figure, including those with a smaller chest. The pretty fabric is cotton with a poly/cotton solid broadcloth lining.

A few details about the halter:
Easy tie at neck and back that help give shape and fit
Ties at back waist and dips just below waist in front
Paisley print in green, cream and pink, front lining is solid cream
Full lining, shaping ties and waist darts make it simple to just tie on and go
Made of 100% Cotton and 65%/35% Cotton/polyester lining
Fabrics are pre-washed, pre-shrunk

Kelly Halter Top Design Sketch

I do limited runs of the garments. Please click here to be taken to the Etsy listing to find out more.

Wishing you goodness, Heather

C’est Chic Paulette

Ooh la la, Paulette. She’s a bit of a classic throwback to the Audrey Hepburn 60’s, but ready to go for today. She’s a cool, calm and collected number in a perfect lightweight linen and diaphanous silk crepe de chine lining, so comfortable to wear. The colour is luminous, the spring green fabric and the citrus lining were so optimistically happy with and played so well with each other, I was sad to be finished them, they were such a pleasure to work with. I had great fun sourcing the neckline button. I love the exaggerated split collar, so chic! Great for evening, but also daytime, super easy to pair it with a jacket or cardigan on the not so hot days.

The Paulette Dress

Paulette Dress Button Detail

A few details about the dress:
Easy sheath style with French Darts that keep it easy and cool on warm summer days, quite generous in shape, loose fit
Finishes above the knee
Sleeveless
Wide, rolled split collar with decorative button detail
Invisible back zipper and slit
Made of a fine lightweight Italian Linen and Silk Crepe de Chine lining
Hand sewn invisible hem and hand-tacked lining (it’s my pleasure to do so :-))
This little number is dry clean only, it was the nicest way to preserve the drape and shape
Can be steam pressed (even by being hung for a few minutes in a steamy bathroom) and ironed between cleanings, or it’s linen – learn to love your wrinkles!

This dress reminds me of my Mom. I don’t remember her having one identical to this, but I certainly recollect seeing her all spiffied up in the 60’s going out to parties with Dad, looking so glamourous. I think we need that today, making life itself a special occasion. Do something with a sophisticated twist wearing this, even if it’s just going out and doing nothing, let it help you make your day (or evening) fabulous. Enjoy!

Paulette Dress

I do limited runs of the garments. Please click here to be taken to the Etsy listing to find out more.

Wishing you goodness, Heather

The Gina Dress

Meet Gina – the first dress in my Good Clothing Company line! She’s lovely in an easy sleeveless sheath style made in a fun retro-inspired fabric called Italian Bubblegum. Once I saw the fabric, I couldn’t resist; it’s so delightful. The style is reminiscent of the sixties, but contemporarily updated for today.

The Gina Dress

Neckline and Finishing Detail

A few details about the dress:
Sheath style with French Darts that keep it easy and cool on warm summer days
Finishes above the knee
Sleeveless
Soft rolled wide bias collar that sits comfortably
Invisible back zipper and slit
Made of a fine Italian Jacquard Polyester and fully lined
Hand sewn invisible hem and hand-tacked lining (it’s my pleasure to do so :-))
Fabrics are pre-washed

This dress was such a pleasure to make. I binge watched Fellini flicks while making this as the fabric was so in the spirit of the 50’s and 60’s. I truly loved working with the fabric; it’s of medium weight, so not too heavy, but keeps its shape well. Washes and dries like a dream and the texture and colours are so fun. I wish you as much fun wearing it as I had making it.

Gina Dress Design Sketch

I do limited runs of the garments. Please click here to be taken to the Etsy listing to find out more.

Wishing you goodness, Heather