Showing posts with label Vintage dresses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vintage dresses. Show all posts

Friday, 17 March 2017

Going Green!!!

Vintage Fashion Photography in shades of Green!

Frances McLaughlin-Gill's photography, April 1952.

 1956 Balmain

 1960's fashion

 Christian Dior 1949

Jean Patchett, 1950's

Dirty Fabulous Green Vintage dresses

1950's Kelly Green, tea length prom dress


 1960's Mike Benet celery green, beaded evening gown

 1960's emerald green bodice cocktail dress with yellow brocade skirt

 1950's green and black brocade cocktail dress

1960's apple green Lillie Ruben, beaded cocktail dress

Thursday, 9 February 2017

Pink and Red.... The colours you're missing out on!!!

Pink and red is one of our favourite colour combinations, but it's not one people often think to try. 
Now's your chance! There's no better time to give it a whirl than during a romantic week in February!

If you don't believe how chic and femine these two colours can look, then take some inspiration from some of the original vintage and modern images we've chosen for you...

Image from Harpers Bazaar, 1951

 Isn't this the kind of outfit you'd like to wear when wakling the dog!!! 
Image from 1959

1960's pink and red air hostess uniforms...ultra short!!!

 
Adding a splash of red with the accessories in Vogue 1955

 Another pretty 50's ensemble with bright gloves and necklace. 
Image from Moygashel Fabrics 1959

Now, how to turn these inspirations into reality:

We love how these modern looks have a nod towards the past.

Tea length skirt, statement blouse, cape and travel case. Super chic! 
Image via Pinterest

The hot pink sweater and tea length skirt has created a much bolder look. It's classic with a vibey edge.
Image via Pinterest

If skirts aren't your thing then how about some 1940's style tailoring?
Lena Hoschek 2016 fashion





Thursday, 25 February 2016

Our top 15 favourite Oscar dresses of all time!


This super infographic has been around for a few years but with the Oscars looming we've been looking back at our favourite dresses to grace the red carpet at the Academy Awards. 

OUR TOP 15 RED CARPET LOOKS 
(in no particular order)

Mary Pickford 1930
Bette Davis 1939 (I could totally see Caroline wearing this outfit today, and not an Oscar in sight!)

Gloria Swanson in 1950... SHAMAZING!!!

Lauren Bacall 1950s

Grace Kelly 1954

Audrey Hepburn in Hubert Givenchy 1954

Audrey Hepburn and Grace Kelly one more time in 1956



Dame Helen Mirren 2006

 Gwyneth Paltrow 2012 in Tom Ford

 Michelle Williams 2012

 Tilda Swinton 2009

Cate Blanchett 2011

Michelle Williams again! 2007 

Mila Kunis 2011

CELEBRITIES WEARING VINTAGE AT THE OSCARS

Jlo, 2007 wearing 1950's Jean Desses dress

Penelope Cruz, 2009 wearing vintage Pierre Balmain

Natalie Portman, 2012 in vintage Christian Dior

Marisa Tomei, 2011 wearing a Charles James gown

Reese Witherspoon in 2006 wearing a 1955 Christian Dior gown

Renee Zellweger, 2001 wearing a 1950's Jean Desses dress

The company Big Group had added a new infographic with the Oscar dresses worn by some of the most iconic actresses in the movie. You can head over to it and peruse some of the past dresses worn before the big event in Sunday night.
I wonder if 2016 will bring any new dresses to add to our favourite looks?

  

Tuesday, 18 November 2014

And We're Off!!!!!


New York City, baby, here we come!!! Team Dirty Fabulous are off to the Big Apple to source more incredible additions to our vintage bridal and occasion wear collection.
We'll be meeting with the very best vintage dealers in the city and exploring the amazing attractions that NYC has to offer!
It will be hard to tear ourselves away...but we must! We'll be open again on the 29th of November with a full report on everything we uncovered along with a boutique crammed with beautiful vintage dresses!
We'll be checking our emails whilst we're away and will answer any queries and appointment requests as soon as we can. You can phone us and leave a message but we won't get to those until we're back in store.
Make sure you get in nice and early after our trip to see our new collection. Saturday 29th and December 6th are fully booked already, sorry! If you've any Christmas shopping to do for yourself or others get in touch, we have oodles of incredible gift ideas and party dresses. See you when we get back!

Monday, 18 August 2014

Need a touch of sophistication? These vintage dresses ooze grown up glamour!


Oooh la la! This 1950's full skirt taffeta dress with velvet trim and rhinestones would surely make you the belle of the ball!
€310
Size 8 : bust 36, waist 26,  hips free


1940's R&K Original navy dress with baby blue collar decorated with rhinestone daisy's
€250
Size 6: b-36 w-25  h-38

Navy silk 1950's wiggle dress with illusion top. Super, super, super elegant!

€260
size 8: b32 w26 h38

This 1950's black flocked velvet dress over dusky blue lining is adorable.

 €240 
Size 6: b-34 w-24 

A dress with a lot of personality! Black velvet pom poms on a full circle prom in black and white check...Amazing!!!
€240
Size 10 b36 w28 

Could there be a more perfect little black dress? The contrast between the nude underlay and the black lace is just stunning! 



 €320 
Size 8: b32 w26 h38 

Next up is a stunning black lace 1950's wiggle dress, the tailoring is impeccable!
The neckline in particular is fabulous.

€260
Size 6: b34 w24 h34

 
This 1960's black fringed party dress is exquisite! The movement of the fringing is amazing and will have you swishing all night!


Like so!
€260
It's a size 8 :b36" w26" h36"

For your next party, fancy dinner or family event get in to Dirty Fabulous for a browse of our beautiful dresses!
Give us a call on 01 6111842 or email info@dirtyfabulous.com