what should i google when looking for a dress like this

fly_dragon_fly

Hello ladies,

It's our wedding anniversary in 6 weeks or so and we are going to a ball, now i want to wear my red petticoat and white shoes from the wedding and love this dress - but it's $500 and it no longer made, now i don't want the print but i like the fact that it has 3/4 sleeves.

What would i search to find something like this? if you find any dress that's less than £100 with sleeves please add it! x

TheSeventh

i tried "50s swing print dress and got loads of stuff.

finding ones with sleeves looks trickier - maybe a matching jacket or shrug?

how about THIS?

Here and here too.

whitewing

Maybe not quite what you're after, but lovely stuff here http://www.therealmccoy.co.uk/1940s_05.htm

The shop and cafe are well worth a visit.

fly_dragon_fly

Thanks so much, shall keep looking xx

mrs_B_5

Oooh ooooh ooooh, you need to have a look at 'Call Me Betty'! Here's a link... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Call-me-Betty-Vintage/104459169900?ref=ts

She does a beautiful dress called Ava and it could be perfect for you. Here's one on ebay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Call-me-Betty-Ava-dress-black-large-spot-10-/280762772985?pt=UK_Women_s_Vintage_Clothing&hash=item415ec3edf9 It has 3/4 sleeves and a gorgeous, full skirt, with a nicely boned waist.

fly_dragon_fly

mrs_B wrote: »

Oooh ooooh ooooh, you need to have a look at 'Call Me Betty'! Here's a link... https://www.facebook.com/pages/Call-me-Betty-Vintage/104459169900?ref=ts

She does a beautiful dress called Ava and it could be perfect for you. Here's one on ebay... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Call-me-Betty-Ava-dress-black-large-spot-10-/280762772985?pt=UK_Women_s_Vintage_Clothing&hash=item415ec3edf9 It has 3/4 sleeves and a gorgeous, full skirt, with a nicely boned waist.

That is perfect!!!!

I started a new job this month with more than double the hours so i can treat myself to one nice dress! x

GreenSaints

Vivien of Holloway (online and there's a store) is one of the best places, though they don't have sleeves.

I love my dress that was from there

fly_dragon_fly

although if anyone can find anything else feel free as they seem limited on sizes! xx

fly_dragon_fly

GreenSaints wrote: »

Vivien of Holloway (online and there's a store) is one of the best places, though they don't have sleeves.

I love my dress that was from there

I love voh but really don't like my arms so want something with sleeves x

Maysie

my quick look on ebay threw up this one
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-1950s-Rockabilly-Polkadot-Black-White-Wrap-Goodwood-swing-Dress-12-14-/260886348398?pt=UK_Women_s_Vintage_Clothing&hash=item3cbe09c26e

mrs_B_5

fly_dragon_fly wrote: »

although if anyone can find anything else feel free as they seem limited on sizes! xx

If you like the page on facebook, drop her a message as she may be able to get one for you in the right size I'm dying to order mine but I'm on a bit of a weight loss mission so don't want to order it until I'm settled at my comfy weight!