John and I don't go to parties very often, but I'd been looking forward to Alison's 50th for some time!
She'd sent out wonderful invitations in the style of 'Ministry of Information' Entertainment Permits - with little pictures from wartime posters, and details about the event - including the invitation to 'dress up' in 1940s clothes.
I knew that I'd go as a landgirl - although I never anticipated that it would so difficult to find dungerees (thank heavens for vintage shops in Manchester!).....but what could a pursuade John to dress up as?
Uniforms were out of the question as we were unlikely to find any small enough - then I hit upon the perfect outfit - an evacuee!
So, short trousers (he hasn't the knees for shorts!), a lovely tank top (vintage Manchester again), tag and gas mask box!
We had a fantastic time, there are photos on Facebook. Alison and Mike have been having Jive lessons from a couple in Manchester - and they were their to play the music and teach us all to dance.
John and I have four left feet between us - but we still joined in and it was hilarious!
Most people made an effort with outfits, no other landgirls, but there was another evacuee.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
All dressed up
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