Airstream Outfit: "Edna"

You already know I'm enamored with vintage Airstreams. What better way to pay tribute to these beautiful icons of American design than a photo-shoot and outfit?  Melissa Mankins and I were graciously hosted by Tristan and Brie, owners of a rare 1959 Airstream Tradewind  currently under renovation. The main "character" in these photos is Edna, an uptight but innocent American tourist from the 1950s.

(50s dress and frames: thrifted * vintage sweater: Deluxe) 

The actor who played Junior Soprano said the moment he put on Junior's glasses he immediately understood the character. Well, when I put on those vintage glasses, I totally understand Edna.

That hat is actually an official cap from the Wally Byam Caravan Club, an organization founded to promote Airstream travel. Byam and other caravanners would wear these hats to help identify each other in large crowds while traveling. Pretty dorky, but Byam was inspired by berets after a visit to Paris.

 The vintage sweater features travel-themed appliques that remind me of the international caravans of the 50s and 60s (see my Airstream history post for more info). 

This dress symbolizes the classic Airstream pretty well. The blue represents the backdrop of big sky country against which the silver embroidery stand out like Airstreams on an open highway. It's a party dress because Airstreams are the known as Rolls Royce of trailers.

I wore another outfit, too. This mainly 70s getup represents Edna's secret inner wild-child, Elle.

(70s dress and shoes: thrifted * sequined hat: Deluxe) 

Lurking beneath the subconscious, Elle loves to come out when faced with the endless possibilities of the open road.

Hope you've enjoyed this photographic and sartorial journey into my love of Airstreams.
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