Alternative to Candy Anthony dresses?

crldnll

I have fallen in love with Candy Anthony dresses, however, at £1000 they are quite over my budget of £500! Does anyone know where I can find similar 50's style dresses.. slightly shorter in length and full skirted for a more reasonable price? Or would I be able to get this dress made within my budget? I have looked on ebay, and I have found couple of dresses.. I'm just a little wary about buying my dress from there!

Any help would be great

SugarSpun

Try Vivien of Holloway.

Ebay shop:

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Vivien-of-Holloway-Shop

Edit: the white dress:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/White-Satin-50s-style-Rockabilly-Swing-Dress_W0QQitemZ360130161179QQihZ023QQcategoryZ38566QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262

Petticoat, bolero and sash etc are extras but inexpensive - definitely under your budget!

crldnll

definitely under my budget, that's great! thank you... I hadn't spotted those on ebay!

jeski

Hiya
i think that dolly couture is another one.

emsyj

May be too late for you, but I have had a 50s style dress made by Joanne Fleming in Brighton fully bespoke in silk satin for only £390. Happy to email pics if you like, not sure how email works on here tho?

danni_h32

emsyj wrote: »

May be too late for you, but I have had a 50s style dress made by Joanne Fleming in Brighton fully bespoke in silk satin for only £390. Happy to email pics if you like, not sure how email works on here tho?

Oh, its not too late for me - please could you send me pictures /details ? .... am I allowed to leave my email address here?
thank you

floss2

Have a look at these on Ebay.....270433677817 and 360173614693

fly_dragon_fly

try this seller i just bought a copy of dolly cotures from her and it is amazing!!!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=170359897331

FairyShazza

If you are thinking of getting a Vivien of Holloway dress then make sure you get the right size as they come up very small. I have to go up about 2 sizes as they are cut on original 50's patterns.

If you go directly to their shop in London and pay via cash you get 10% off their clothing, you do not get that discount on petticoats.

I love VOH dresses I already have two and I am awaiting another which I bought yesterday. I always get such positive comments when I wear them.

nat82

I had my dress made and it's very similar to Candy Anthony. Lindaatno9 made it for me. I'd definately think about approaching a dressmaker.

lindaatno9

Currently on the go an adaption of

http://s643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/leighdavey/?action=view&current=rachel_w6.jpg

http://s643.photobucket.com/albums/uu160/leighdavey/?action=view&current=claire_w6.jpg

so defo approach dressmakers in your area
http://www.weddingplanner.co.uk/

HTH xx