Vintage Cardis: The Summer Wardrobe Must Have!

As we enjoy some deliciously warm weather in May we can hopefully look forward to even more great weather in the coming months.

Here in Ireland, our summer climate tends to be a little (ahem...) unpredictable. We just might not get the high temperatures that other countries experience so extra coverage may be needed!

It's not exactly cold enough for a jacket but our shoulders can feel the chill.

So... what to wear?

Why, a vintage cardigan of course! 

These woollen beauties are the perfect solution. Each one is unique, with their own beading and embroidery. They can be worn dressed up to a special occasion or draped over your shoulders with a white t-shirt and skinny jeans/Capri pants for a more casual look.

They are my go-to item for Summer!

Be inspired by these original vintage photos below and then check out the vintage cardigans we currently have in stock in store. 

 Image by Nina Leen for Life Magazine,  1949 

 1952 Sweater

 1959 photo

 Model Kitty Dolan, 1957

 Photo by Nina Leen, 1952

 Photo by Nina Leen

 Nomotta California Collection, 1954

Photo by Frances Mclaughlin-Gill, 1950

DIRTY FABULOUS VINTAGE CARDIGANS IN STOCK

 

Real Bride: Uniquely Glamourous!

Oh we adored this wedding dress when it was in the shop, it was such an incredible design. It was very much a 1940's style but from a later era of the 70's.

We were over the moon when bride Siobhan chose it for her special day. The dress looked like it had been made for her and was absolutely stunning on!

Siobhan chose one of our bespoke feather combs to add an extra vintage flourish to her look and I think we can all agree, these pictures are gorgeous!!!

Thanks to Siobhan for sending us in her pictures and congratulations from Dirty Fabulous!

Dazzling in baby blue!

Claire made our day when she chose something completely unique for her wedding.
She opted for a 1960's fully beaded, pale blue, column dress that looked incredible on her. The crystal head chain she chose from us added even more glamour.
This was a bridal look with the "wow!" factor.
Claire you rock!!!
Congrats to you and your new hubby
xxx

If Dresses Could Speak What Would They Say?

What you wear always says something about you. We're visual creatures and before we even get to open our mouths our attire has already spoken volumes.
So, I thought I'd have a little fun with some of the vintage dresses we currently have in stock. If I could hear the thoughts of these bold little numbers, this is what what they would say:

 YOU MAY AS WELL SURRENDER NOW, RESISTANCE TO MY CHARMS IS FUTILE!

FETCH ME MY DRINK, AND MAKE IT SNAPPY!

OH, HOW I WISH I WAS RULED BY A MONARCHY...SO I COULD OVERTHROW IT!

YOU'LL BE SO DAZZLED BY MY SPARKLES THAT YOU WON'T NOTICE ME ORDERING THE MOST EXPENSIVE ITEMS ON THE MENU!

I MAY LOOK LIKE A DEMURE KITTEN BUT MY LAST THREE HUSBAND'S MADE THAT SAME MISTAKE!

PREPARE TO WEEP AS I WALK AWAY!

How To Rock A 1920's Look!

The 1920's were an era were everything became just a smidge looser... clothing, under garments, morals and the definition of a woman's role in society.

Most people have a quite a good sense of what the fashion was like in this decade. Thanks largely to Baz Luhrmann's 2013 movie The Great Gatsby. We've also seen a slew of designers influenced by the 20's and the Art Deco period.

So how does it translate to our fashion today?

Firstly lets take a look at a few key components of the 1920's style from these original vintage images:

Feathers  

Ok, so most of us won't be wearing feathers as we go about our daily chores but don't overlook the hugely glamourous impact they can add to occasion wear. A feather trim on a skirt or crop top can be the perfect addition for the WOW factor.

Layers:

Layers and lots of them! 1920's ladies were the original Bohemian babes. Think loose tunics, drop waists, scarfs, beads and shawls. This is quite an easy look to adapt today as most of us will layer up in some way or another.

Accessories:

Hats, gloves and fur. Thanks goodness it's autumn so we can all start rocking this! The high street has lots of faux fur offerings or try some original vintage pieces.

The Little Details:

Embroidery, lace and bead work. It's all in the detail!

The Modern Take:

image courtesy of The Divine

Images from Pinterest

Carey Mulligan in Vogue

The Make-Up 

Emma Stone looking flawless with 20's style make-up

 Idda Van Munster has perfected the Gatsby look

The Bride:

Anne Hathaway wearing a 1920's lace Juliet style veil with a lace and tulle wedding dress.

Original vintage wedding dresses and accessories by Dirty Fabulous

Dirty Fabulous Vintage does the 1920's

We've used dresses, accessories and jewellery from the 1920's up to the 1980's to show you how you can really play around with different pieces to create a beautiful and unique flapper style.