Wedding Stress: Dresses for Guests

Aaaaargh. Wedding season is officially upon us and, as an unprepared guest, I haven't got a stitch to wear. It's not too bad if you know the crowd who'll be there on the day but when all you have to go on is the look of the wedding invitation, knowing what will be 'appropriate' can be tricky. My trusty Helene Berman silk leopard print shift is showing severe signs of wedding fatigue after last year so I'm having to buy something new which means ruling out entire shops before you even start for fear of social death by the dreaded outfit jinxsies, eg. what if the other guests are all super trendy? *crosses off Net-A-Porter, Selfridges, Liberty, Zara and Dover St Market *, or what if they're a more 'mumsy' or young mum type of crowd? *also removes Coast, Debenhams, M&S, Principles, French Connection, Top Shop and ASOS from list*. Hmmm. All I want is a pretty dress that no-one else at the wedding will be wearing; something I can wear again, that won't break the bank, but can be dressed up or down and will be suitable for the occasion. And if it goes with my gorrrrrgeous electric blue suede ankle strap wedges so that I don't then have to buy more shoes too, then so much the better. IS THAT REALLY TOO MUCH TO ASK???? "Not at all.." says Fitzrovia's finest crowd pleasing boutique, Almost Famous, "...and would you like 20% off too?". This eclectic little label has a fine eye for detail and stocks dresses (and tops, jackets etc) in every shape, style, colour and a wide range of sizes too. True, the label is favoured by WAGs and X Factor types but don't let that put you off, they really do have something for everyone. Even better, they almost always have some kind of special offer or sale on if you sign up for their mailing list in store or via the website www.aflondon.com. For those who can't get to their flagship store at 3-4 Percy Street, London W1, it would be handy to have back views of the clothes shown on the website but they have a decent enough returns policy whereby you can get a refund or an exchange (check the website T&Cs for full details) if you're not happy. To get 20% off Almost Famous online between 24th-31st May 2010, enter the code: summertime10 at the checkout. You can also follow them on Twitter at @almostfamousldn. Now, which one to choose....??

Just added at Dandelion Vintage - Plus sized dresses, ruffled lace pettipants and pretty slips

Just added at Dandelion Vintage - http://www.dandelionvintage.com/

• 12 Plus Size Dresses - from 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s
• 8 Ruffles pettipants - several colors - red, black, pink, and blues
• 15 Slips - assorted styles, sizes and eras

Bye for now, Carol
http://www.dandelionvintage.com/

Eye Candy Sunday!

Bill Blass certainly was right about the color red. Have a somber navy suit? Jazz it up with a red paisley tie. You'll be in good company as red is a color used by royalty world wide. Or if you'll soon be painting the town red then check out all the fashions and accessories in our Red Eye Candy Sunday!


Exquisite Vintage 1980s Couture
True Red Satin Ballroom Dance
Gown Beaded with Ostrich Feathers
B44 W36


All Sheer Red Lace vintage Tiered
Crinoline Skirt Slip M L


Vintage 1980s Red and White Polka Dot
Tee Dress size 12 B40 W38 H42


Vintage 60s Red Full Skirt
Day or Party Dress, Sm / Med


SALE -- SALE -- Gorgeous Vintage 70s
Abstract Novelty Floral Print and Phoenix
Bird Jersey Dress -- B 44 --
Size L - Large - XL - Extra Large


Sexy Red Satin Halter R/s Formal Prom
Dress Evening Gown 18


Vintage 70s Mod Designer
Kay Windsor Dress, Large, NWT


SALE -- SALE -- Vintage 70s Designer Lilly
Dache of Paris NY CA Abstract Print Men's
Polo Shirt -- Chest 46 -- Size L


Vintage Bright Red Purse Handbag
Striking


Vintage 1970s Diolen Red, Gold & Black
Metallic Woven Maxi Dress B40 W36 H40

New at Couture Allure - Vintage Dresses and Suits

New this week at Couture Allure are lots of lovely vintage dresses and wonderful vintage suits. Be sure to check our What's New section frequently throughout the week!

1950s Jacques Heim black silk New Look suit.

1950s Countess Alexander midnight navy silk suit.

1960s Pierre Cardin black wool crepe dress with free-floating bands.

1960s magenta satin cocktail dress with low-cut back.

1950s Mam'selle Betty Carol navy wool with striped silk dress and bolero jacket.

1960s silk satin floral evening gown.

Audrey Hepburn’s real wedding dress

I’m not actually the biggest Audrey Hepburn fan but you can’t deny that she’s a timeless style icon that so many women look up to. Today, we’re taking one of her dresses into centerstage: the Givenchy wedding dress she wore in the 1954 flick Sabrina. I’m not sure if this was the first wedding dress to make use of black lace embellishments, but that’s just the thing with Audrey Hepburn: she can take something old and wear it with so much grace, its style and class factor instantly transcends time. Incidentally, Audrey Hepburn’s real wedding dress was far simpler and has a more interesting story to tell.

Since Sabrina, a lot of designers took their cue from Audrey Hepburn and started including black lace embellishments into their white wedding dresses. Check out these some Audrey Hepburn-inspired wedding dresses for ideas on how to incorporate elements from the iconic Sabrina dress onto your wedding dress.

Asian Women Fashion Clothing

FLANMARK is one of the fastest growing companies for the production of women's fashion clothing in USA. Under the name brand FLANMARK are collections of the top women's fashion clothing, meet the requirements of modern fashion - fall jackets, women's coats and jackets. FLANMARK is a major supplier of clothing in the Washington region.

Jackets Women

Women's jackets brand FLANMARK - is not just the top women's fashion clothing, the clothes for young and active, for those who aspire to the beauty and comfort. We pay maximum attention to material quality and relevance of models of women's jackets.

Decide with the model and buy a garment you can on this site.

Women coats

Responding to requests from the beautiful half of mankind, the company FLANMARK offers fashionable women's fashion clothing containing a diverse collection of women's autumn and spring coats. Staying at the height of fashion this season FLANMARK focuses on a variety of styles of women's spring coats. The quality of fabrics, cut and professional fashion models fitting coats women's collections is on the traditionally high level.

Warning We have opened wholesale clothing new collection autumn-winter 2008/09. You have the opportunity to buy wholesale and retail spring coats and jackets in winter! On a cool spring weather, you can buy our stylish women's coats, stylish women's jackets made of impermeable material.

We offer cooperation to entrepreneurs and companies working in the field of sales of outerwear. As major suppliers of clothing wholesalers we offer a wide range of outdoor clothing in bulk. We wholesale clothing allows you to buy women's coats and jackets in special circumstances. In order to buy women's jackets and coats in bulk to sign an agreement "sale". Learn more - visit dealers.

Womenswear FLANMARK

FLANMARK - one of the most successful and continually developing the companies that manufacture and sell women's fashion clothing manufactured in USA. Collections of women's fashion clothing designed with all the requirements of fashion, especially for the most volatile elements of the upper garments, such as coats, jackets for women and much more.

Fashionable women's fashion clothing

women's fashion clothing wholesale can always choose the catalog of women's fashion clothing. Our company is a manufacturer of women's fashion clothing guarantees the availability of products of any parameters in the presented range of products, including this regard and women's fashion clothing big sizes.

Selling women's clothes

FLANMARK company sells quality products, bringing to market new models and delighting their clients. Collection of women's fashion clothing is quite diverse: you can pick up a coat or an elegant and stylish women's jackets. Selling women's clothes made us both retail and wholesale. You can always buy trendy clothes wholesale, if you buy from us on two or more items. Catalogue of women's fashion clothing will always help you to choose the best suited for you coat and female models windcheaters. Fashionable women's fashion clothing big sizes, of course, will love the fair sex, which are the size above 50. Buy women's clothes, you can always by our managers who will help choose clothes suitable for you. Also, for example, if we buy a coat wholesale, then you can save on the difference between wholesale and retail price. We offer cooperation on mutually beneficial terms for companies that sell women's fashion clothing wholesale. Dealers fashionable women's fashion clothing offered in bulk, taking into account discounts and special offers, you need more information on the registration of the contract of sale of bulk clothing.

Last day for 25% off sale at Dandelion Vintage

Sale ends Midnight Saturday 5/22. Take 25% off of everything on the website, even clearance items. The discount will be subtracted in the shopping cart and regular shipping charges apply.
Grab the good stuff before someone else does!

www.dandelionvintage.com

Please remember that there are over 80 people posting on the Vintage Bulletin. The posts do not all come from one person. If you have a problem with one of the posts, email the poster directly, not me.

I set up an anonymous id for various people to use, so I don't know who did the  'Crinoline abuse' post. I thought it was funny and done in a joking way, but obviously I was wrong. The owner of the photo that was used in the post just sent me a lovely email full of foul words and threats of lawyers if I didn't remove the photo from this 'Ridiculous little blog' - so we'll stop joking about other sellers from now on ladies, OK?

Learn How To Wear A Vintage Dress

Wearing a vintage dress with the correct accessories can make any wardrobe very stylish. Many times in my Auburn, AL store location, I hear customers stating if they only knew how to wear a vintage dress! Ladies accessorize the dress. Add a belt to a long maxi dress, add cowgirl boots. Of course with vintage jewelry the possibilities are endless. Mix and match the separates and your wardrobe is endless! Learn more on how to wear a vintage dress.

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Men's & women's vintage clothing, shoes & accessories!

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The history of the apron

For hundreds of years, homemakers have used aprons to keep their clothing clean and carry items when doing chores such as gathering eggs or for collecting kindling wood.

In the 1940s and 1950s the apron took on a new roll as that of a stereotype for the "perfect mother" or grandmother who always wore an apron.


My grandmother with her ever present
apron, grandfather and I in May of 1960

Prior to that, aprons were more of a functional piece of a woman's wardrobe, meant to keep your dress clean in a time when people did not have the size wardrobes we sport now. As time went on aprons became more fashionable and used as accessories as evidenced by "cocktail aprons" which were worn when entertaining at home. It kept your dressier dress clean but at the same time helped you maintain that image of the stylish homemaker who knew how to throw a great party and still look wonderful doing it.


Black sheer organdy and cotton
rose pattern cocktail apron

Homemakers were not the only ones that used aprons. School teachers, children, shop-keepers, and secretaries wore different styles of aprons over their clothing every day. In the 1920's and '30's aprons followed the silhouette of the dress - long, with no waist line. By the 1940's, aprons gained a cinched waistline, and were often gaily trimmed with rick-rack, buttons, and pockets of contrasting color. Many aprons were made from feed cloth. Feed cloth was a heavier fabric and was used as a sack to put seed or four in that farmers used. There was no wasting back then. During wartime 1 yard apron patterns were very popular.


Vintage 1940s Newspaper
Pattern for a 1 yard Apron

The 1950's brought out the half-aprons of highly starched cotton and sheer fabric trimmed with lace for special occasions.


Yellow rose print and sheer
panel apron

Also two-piece aprons and cobbler aprons of bright cotton prints for every day use were popular. At one point, aprons were a serious fashion element, not just a way to keep the dress underneath clean.

1960s Fruit Of the
Loom Cobbler Apron

So today for your viewing pleasure we have provided several examples of aprons. Whether you're looking to make a fashion statement or just enjoy some baking or cooking while keeping that great vintage dress underneath clean all these examples will do the job and then some.

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