Green Champagne

Does your wardrobe ever make you contemplate your own mortality?

Green Champagne offers me a peek into the abyss, and I’m not just saying that because it reminds me of a huge wall covered with the script for Waiting for Godot.

I have always loved Green Champagne, ever since I bought it for $30 at the sadly now-defunct Hala Vintage. 

Now, sadly, Green Champagne is edging towards defunct status itself.

It’s a shame, because Green Champagne has so much going for it —

Dramatic cuffs!

A face-framing collar with a contrasting backing!

 

 

A matching belt — not just a sash, a real belt.

From afar, Green Champagne is a darling dress. And I still get compliments when I wear it.

But it’s falling apart. When I was choosing a swath to scan, I couldn’t find a piece of the fabric that didn’t have something wrong with it.

I am newly empowered to fight stains (more on that in a later post).

But where did this hole come from?

The sleeves are literally falling off the garment.

The last time I wore it, I said to my husband, “[Green Champagne] is falling apart.”

“That’s too bad,” he said. “It’s cute.” I walked into the next room to brood. A pearlescent button fell off.

Even the matching belt is starting to look a little shabby.

Ladies and gentlemen, can Green Champagne be saved?

Clap your hands if you believe! Alternatively, leave any suggestions in the comments.

All photos by Claire Loeb!