a singularly unique look
vintage & fabulous, partywear looks to stand apart from the crowd
styled & photographed by Georgia Dixon
Blind Tiger Carleton, Portland, ME | May 2025
This lookbook was inspired by summer-infused partywear energy — and by the ubiquitous event of summer: the wedding.
As the guest, second only to the wedding itself is the joy of planning one’s attire for the big day. It’s a time to pull out the stops. To show your flair. To start the night as a coiffed goddess and end the night a dancefloor diva. And the only way to dress in a singularly unique look: make it vintage.
To welcome in wedding season I created this collection of looks — and was fortunate to work with dresses from Elmwood Vintage, and estate jewelry from Market Square Jewelers* to create a selection of fabulous summer party styles. It was so much fun creating this guide, and I hope you enjoy every look! xo
*in collaboration with Market Square Jewelers, please enjoy 10% off the entire MSJ collection with code GEOSTYLED
BOA SLIP DRESS & TOURMALINE DROPS
Hot pink feather boa slip dress, $48 [a vintage maxi slipdress to die for — and to be lively in. perfectly thin spaghetti straps meet up with a plush feather boa neckline. this slip is long and hits about mid-shin. DM to purchase]
Hrach Chekijian Tourmaline drop earrings [a maximalist dream, these earrings are dripping with gems — pink tourmaline, green tourmaline, yellow sapphire, and diamonds, in 18k gold]
CHEONGSAM DRESS, CITRINE SHELL EARRINGS & BRACELET
Satin brocade Cheongsam dress, $62 [stunningly chic, this dress is an etherial shade of sea foam yellow. the way it reflects light is mesmerizing. DM to purchase]
Citrine & diamond bobble bracelet [the citrine stones are like drops of sunshine, perfect to wear to a summer event — perfect to wear every day. 14k gold].
To see other wrist candy, shop the complete bracelet collection.
Citrine & Shell Stud earrings [I’ve loved these shell earrings since my seashell jewelry edit, and they were the perfect fit for this look — with a kiss of citrine to match the bracelet, these shells are just the eccentric touch to offset such a sleek gown]
PLEATED POWDER BLUE PEIGNOIR & WHITE TOPAZ DROPS
1960s powder blue pleated peignoir, $62 [airy, floorlength, sheer — a peignoir for the most elegant of occasions. DM to purchase. sharpened by a boutonnière running along the collar, handmade of hot pink roses]
White Topaz Drops [if citrine is drops of sunshine, then topaz is drops of ice. suspended on stems of 14k gold, these gems throw a night’s worth of sparkle]
Explore the vast selection of icy gem drops in this collection, best found in the essence of topaz and aquamarine.
GAUZE SHIFT DRESS & DIAMOND LOOPS
1960s MOD beaded gauze shift dress, $50 [a little tiny mini dress, with a shock of vibrant citrus swirls. featuring cuffs of tinkling beads and a collar to match — it’s a 1/1 type of thing — DM to purchase]
Looping 18K gold diamond studs [the dress meets its match in these diamond encrusted coils, set in 18k gold]
For other lobe-enhancing styles, shop the full selection of studs.
BEADED BROCADE DRESS & GOLD CHAIN EARRINGS
1960s gold lamé beaded brocade dress, $120 [this gorgeous formal dress shows the intricate work of its era, with heavily beaded gold shimmering accents, a corset style waist, and a rich brocade fabric finish. DM to purchase]
Gold Singapore Chain Earrings [these earrings sold prior to publication, but they were an absolute divine pairing to the dress. Catching the light with every slight movement, this chain style drop earring is a dazzler. I curated a few styles with similar movement]
Victorian Revival Tassel Drops | Ball & Tassel Drops | Polished Italian Gold Tassel Drops | Shop the full collection of drops
C’EST TOUT
I hope these looks have inspired you to add some gorgeous vintage details into your dresswear wardrobe this summer! Almost every piece from this post is available to shop. DM Ali from Elmwood with sizing inquiries or to purchase dresses from this post. You can also shop the complete Elmwood Vintage collection in person at the upcoming Portland Lost & Found Vintage Market on Sunday, May 25th.
And a reminder about how special these vintage and estate pieces are — some of them sold before the edit was published. I’ve included a selection of alternate jewelry pieces from the Market Square Jewelers online collection, all of which you can shop with code GEOSTYLED to receive 10% off any and all styles. If you are a tactile person like me, check out their Exchange Street location in Portland, where they have thousands of other pieces not listed online [also see their other New England locations]. This has been my longtime favorite place to shop estate jewelry in Maine!
Until next time, G
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That was fun - looking at the many pairs of drop earrings!!
Beautiful dresses and jewels!