dress buying tips for my ladies in waiting
think.. 40's & 50's minus the poodle skirt and saddle oxfords
Ok ladies.. I know I threw a monkey wrench in the program when I said that I wasn't picking out the dresses.
EEEEEKKKKK! what to do? what to do?
my theory. you have to wear this dress. what is comfortable to me.. may not be to you. Each one of you are beautifully unique.. and why should you look like clones? Let the personality shine through!
I did choose the shoes. What can I say .. I love shoes. If for some reason you feel that the shoes I chose will not work... please by all means pick a pair that work for you . I don't want you hobbling around like a wounded animal just because the shoes are killing you .
The goal of the day is to have a good time.. and podiatry issues is not the start of a good time.
where can you get a dress ??? I will tell you my sweet ladies...
http://www.unique-vintage.com/
specifically , the 40's-50's swing style / pin up fashion. I LOVE THESE!!!
there are sooo many to choose from , there is really no reason to not find something perfect for you .
http://www.babygirlboutique.com/retro-dresses.html
http://www.whirlingturban.com/
http://www.starletsandharlets.com/
http://www.bettiepageclothing.com/
http://pinuppeepshop.com/
http://fevervintage.com/
remember , you MUST take proper measurements. check the sizing charts on the websites. A lot of times what you think you may wear is a lot different than the size they made the dress!!!! I would like us to start looking around March 2010.. and purchase no later than June-July-August 2010... that way if there are shipping / sizing snafu's we have time to correct those situations and come up with a back up plan.
remember.. I don't care what color / print... etc. you choose. There are endless possibilities with this pin up style!!! there is something for everyone.
if you are curvy on the bottom.. maybe a full circle skirt for you will work nice.
if you have the sass in yo' ass ... maybe a wiggle dress.
please just have fun with this. I know you will all look absolutely gorgeous!
Added by amy on Sat, Nov 14th 2009