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Festive red lace 50’s holiday party dress

Monday, December 15th, 2008

If you haven't found your perfect holiday party dress yet, then check out this stunner from Damn Good Vintage.
There's still plenty of time to snag yourself this fabulous red lace and satin vintage cocktail dress.   Love the satin drape that is anchored by the very cool deco style rhinestone pin.

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The measurements are 36/28, it's in flawless condition and priced very reasonably at $150.00.

New Vintage Inspired Dresses

Thursday, February 28th, 2008

There are certain styles in authentic vintage clothing that we always sell out of very quickly. So we’re always on the lookout for modern interpretations of those looks that represent the classic glamour that everyone loves. These are some of our latest finds. Now available on our site , they’re perfect for upcoming proms or weddings.

50’s style strapless ivory lace over pink taffeta full skirt party dress , complete with boned sweetheart bodice, ruffled tulle underslip and satin sash. 

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Same style  in deep turquoise taffeta overlaid with black lace.

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And here’s a stunning beaded, sequined aqua and white bias cut  silk floral halter gown that looks like something Rita Hayworth would have worn!

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These dresses are all available in small, medium and large sizes.

Blue Velvet Vintage-Sneak Previews

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Happy New Year, everyone!  Hope you all had a great holiday season and are ready for some fabulous new vintage oufits for the new year.  I’m sooo excited that dresses are still going to be a big trend in 2008, especially lacey and ruffled feminine looks, bright floral prints and maxi styles.  Of course, all of us vintage loving gals never tire of dresses and looking like a lady, no matter what the current fashion!  We’ll just have more choices this year, as beautiful vintage inspired dresses for spring/summer 08 were all over the runways.

So now that all of the holiday madness is behind us,  I’ve been working fast and furiously photographing tons of pretty vintage dresses that will be perfect for next season.   Here’s a sneak preview of a small sampling of the ladylike lovelies that will be going up on the site shortly. 

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1. 80′S white tiered lace gown with sequinned bodice

2. 50’s black and white print dress with surplice wrap bodice and cummerbund waistband

3. Early 60’s pouffy pink chiffon party/prom dress with cummerbund waistband

4. 50’s full skirt day dress in a fabulous atomic print with pink piping trim

5.  Pale blue tulle over lavender taffeta strapless 50s gown with lace bodice and satin waistband

6. 70s slinky ribbed knit halter dress with assymetrical Missoni like stripes

7. 70’s spectacular Hanae Mori silk print column dress with sheer printed chiffon kaftan overlay

8. 70’s Ursula of Switzerland print chiffon dress with ruffled neckline

9. 50’s ivory lace full skirted dress with white satin  piping trim and cummerbund waistband

Vintage Glamour Alert-Ceil Chapman Golden Beauty

Tuesday, December 4th, 2007

Here’s a smashing 50’s  party dress I found over at Past Perfect Vintage,  that would be perfect for a special New Year’s event.  Created by Ceil Chapman, who was one of Marilyn Monroe’s favorite designers.   Shimmery beaded, sequined and draped bodice and floaty golden silk chiffon skirt. Ooo-lala!

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Vintage Glamour Alert-Red Roman Holiday Dress

Wednesday, November 14th, 2007

Found this spectacular 60’s dress for sale at  Dorothea’s Closet .  Angie always has a fab selection of "knock em dead"  glamour dresses and this one is no exception!  The gorgeous red color is perfect for upcoming holiday parties.  Sexy one shoulder style with chiffon wrap front and long flowing panel in back, highlighted by a shimmery gold border, adds a hint of Roman goddess to the shapely silhouette.  Measurements are 36-26-40.

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