Years ago, I went to the State Fair of Virginia….maybe three or four times? We haven’t been in a long time, but I saw an ad for it recently, and the picture I’m sharing today came to mind.
This year the fair was from Sept 27 through yesterday. I really didn’t hear too much about it, but then, we don’t watch TV or listen to the radio very often.
So, a little background about this picture: I was 19, and this was the sweet woman who, about four years later, would become my mother-in-law,and another four years after that, would become Marshall’s grandmother. When I realized that, when this picture was taken, she was 19 years younger than I am now….well, I needed a moment to process that.
This was taken in her dining room, and that’s the kitchen through the open door.
Now….about that dress…. My friend, at the time, and I were shopping one day, and came across these dresses with matching panties…. I couldn’t recall the name, but with some research on Google, I think they were called ‘sizzler’ dresses.
And, oh, those red boots…..
Anyway, my friend and I went on a double date with our respective ‘beaus’ to the State Fair that year.
And yes, we wore those dresses.
What WERE we thinking?
~These Days Of Mine~
these days of mine 
so cute! and those were the hot items at the time.
Well I don’t remember “sizzlers” but I’m sure a lot of boys the year they were popular remember them! Sweet memory.
Hugs, Pam
Pictures always have the stories to tell …. I also like seeing the background – that house will never look that way again …
Those dresses along with “hot pants” were all the rage. We were young and influenced easily by fads, weren’t we? 😉
Oh I remember the yrs of short dresses and outfits. Had a few myself. 💖🎃🌞
Ah yes, hot pants, I remember them – not sure about that sizzler dress and boots. You were definitely sporting it! Now at the State Fair????
My goodness, fads come and go and come again, don’t they?