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intage wedding gowns are coming back in style. “It’s a form of recycling, and most of these pieces are truly unique,” says Mary Lovell Piraino, co-owner of Screaming for Vintage in Pittsboro. “You’re not buying something new that’s taking up space or using new resources.” The distinctive qualities of these dresses can make a perfect fit for whimsical, thematic weddings, winter weddings or an outdoor wedding. “We’ve really got something for everyone,” Mary says, adding that a vintage gown offers a bride room for creativity and fun in her style. Mary and her husband, Chad Piraino, buy, sell and trade furniture, houseware, art and clothing. They receive donations
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from people who want to ensure their old items fall into the right hands, such as those of a bride-to-be who values a distinctive gown. “People will be getting alterations or making touch-ups here and there, and it’s really nice to see them when they find their perfect one,” Mary says. “It’s difficult to find two of the same one.” Fewer than a dozen vintage dresses hang deep inside the shop. The current collection includes silk gowns from the 1930s to the 1990s. Mary describes one velvet dress from the ’50s with a high waist, three-quarter length sleeve and beading around the neckline. Another from the ’70s has a high collar, long sleeves and a low-cut top with flower embellishments. A gown from the ’30s features bird cutouts on the skirt, and though it needs some work, it would be Bookkeeapgreat ing project is for someone to alter or repair, Mary says. CM
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