Vintage-Inspired clothing lines

[Amie]

Love this dress. I bought this one in burgundy years ago at a Betsey outlet.

 

[Amie]

More pretties I have found:

 

[Puzzicato]

I ordered a couple of dresses from Shabby Apple on the weekend - this one and this one. I will let you know how I get on!

Well, the first one was a lovely dress and a beautiful fit, but I have sent it back because the colour was not at all flattering to me. The second one I adore. Very comfortable, and the fit notes on the site are absolutely spot on, which is nice.

 

[ThePowderKeg]

Amie, that first dress you posted is stunning.

I've been finding that one of the lines at Macy's typically has at least one cool vintagey shirtwaist dress per season. The brand is Alfani, which I think may be one of Macy's house brands. I have this dress:

Last week I found a shirtwaist dress there with a full skirt, elbow-length sleeves, and a nice neckline...I can't find a picture online and my camera is broken, but it definitely has a vintage feel.

 

[Black Dahlia]

I'm sure this line has been mentioned: mod cloth. They have some cute dresses!

http://www.modcloth.com/Modcloth/Womens/Dresses/-Barn-House-Ball-Dress

http://www.modcloth.com/Modcloth/Womens/Dresses/-Deco-Diva-Dress

http://www.modcloth.com/Modcloth/Womens/Dresses/-Today-s-the-Day-Dress

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[Black Dahlia]

Mode Merr also has some cute things.

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[bunnyb.gal]

^^^
The black one above I was wearing just last night during dance class. I can tell you that that skirt swings and twirls like no other and it looks great! I'll be doing a Jive pro-am (where an amateur - me, most definitely , dances a routine with a pro - my teacher) in a couple of months, and with approval, I'll be wearing this for it!

The plaid version is definitely is on the top of my Want List!

 

[C-dot]

Mode Merr has some lovely things. I have a poodle skirt from them.

The only thing is, it'll cost you a fair bit of dough...

 

[ThePowderKeg]

I love the look of the Mode Merr stuff, but my waist-hip ratio is different enough from their sizing that none of the pencil skirts or more fitted dresses work on me. Even when I was 20 pounds lighter, it wasn't happening. That plaid dress, though...that I could probably do. Very nice.

 

[bunnyb.gal]

I did have to alter the waistband a bit, tapering it as it gaped at the very top, but it was perfect after that. Pricey, definitely, but one of the favourite items in my wardrobe and I'm sure I'll get a lot of wear out of it.

While we're on it, I so wish they'd do that keyhole top in a full-length sleeve...

Does she ever run sales? (she asks, hopefully!)

 

[Puzzicato]

Does she ever run sales? (she asks, hopefully!)

I don't know if she does, but some of her stockists do! I saw on Fleur de Guerre's blog that Pinup Parade have a sale on at the moment, which includes a couple of ModeMerr lines.

 

[bunnyb.gal]

Well, took me about 0.2 seconds to follow your Pinup Parade link! No Flirt skirt, unfortunately, but it's an excellent idea to keep an eye on (or get on mailing lists) of stockists...

 

[Land-O-LakesGal]

I love the look of the Mode Merr stuff, but my waist-hip ratio is different enough from their sizing that none of the pencil skirts or more fitted dresses work on me. Even when I was 20 pounds lighter, it wasn't happening. That plaid dress, though...that I could probably do. Very nice.

You should look at the heartbreaker pencils, the Moder Merr fit me quite well but the bought a heart breaker pencil and it is way too big in the hips even thought it fits my waist and also made for much taller lady ( I am only 5'1") In fact I stupidly forgot about it then by the time I tried it and found it didn't work it was past the point where I could return it if your interested PM me maybe we can work a deal otherwise I need to put it on ebay.

 

[pieknits]

Just got a mailer for Banana Republic is doing a Mad Men inspired line. Some cool stuff! The hubby is even excited to check out the men's items (when I first started wearing more vintage he didn't really get it, I've now converted him, haha!)

http://fashionista.com/2011/06/banana-republic-is-launching-a-mad-men-inspired-collection-with-janie-bryant/

 

[Bombshell Becca]

I just put a brand new with tags size 8 Trashy Diva Mid Century Fitted Peplum Jacket in the classifieds.

 

[Black Dahlia]

This site has some cute dresses!

http://www.unique-vintage.com/

Love this dress:

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[Lenore]

This site has some cute dresses!

http://www.unique-vintage.com/

I have a wishlist a mile long from this shop.


BTW, BD. LOVE the signature.

 

[Black Dahlia]

I have a wishlist a mile long from this shop.


BTW, BD. LOVE the signature. ;-)

I do now too! What goodies! ;0

Thanks Lenore, no wonder you love it.
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[Black Dahlia]

Some really cute dresses from Ticci Rockabilly, regular and maternity! http://www.etsy.com/shop/TicciRockabilly

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[Lenore]

This makes me happy because the hubby and I were talking about having another baby, but I hate the idea of being stuck in some of those maternity clothes I wore during my last pregnancy. Some of these are really cute!