We went to Shambellie House, the National Museum of Costume. It was built in 1856 for the local Stewart family and is a lovely building set in gorgeous grounds. Each room of the museum displays beautiful, furniture, gowns and clothing from different periods all in immaculate condition.
As a young girl I attended many craft workshops at Shambellie House so it was lovely to go back and look around. I have visited a number of exhibitions at the museum in the past but I think the current exhibition is definitely one of my favourites. The exhibition displays the fabulous 'Of the Peg Style, 40s and 50s Horockses Fashions.'
I love the silhouette of these dresses and they are so well made from top quality cotton, here are some of my favourites;
The patterns on the fabric are so detailed and pretty,
and these playsuits are so cute! However this red dress is my all time favourite.
I had a lovely day with my mum walking around the museum and looking at the exhibition, the museum also has a small cafe which has lovely cakes, oh and you get to try on a corset which is definitely an experience!
Overall I had a fabulous day and highly recommend all of you visiting the museum at some point.
The museum is having a 'Fabulous 50s Day' on the 22 July 11:00 - 16:00, "See fabulous fifties fashion, dress up in vintage clothing and enjoy a rock n' roll soundtrack". Sadly I cannot go as I will be in Aberdeen but I am sure it will be an amazing day and if you are free to go I suggest you do go along.
To find out more about the museum, the fifties day and exhibition click here.
Katharine x
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