Spotlight On Vintage: 1940's Dusky Blue Lace Gown

This weeks vintage treasure is an evening dress that even Veronica Lake would have swooned over! The dress is made of a dusky blue lace over lavender lining. It has an illusion top (very popular at the time) and matching belt.

I love the elegance of this dress which would have been created in the late 1940's. The lace is truly beautiful, very intricate with some slight signs of aging. But this dress is over 70 years old and over-all in in remarkable condition. I'm pretty sure when I'm over 70 I'll be showing more that some slight signs of age!!!

This is a gown that brings it's vintage "A"game!
Available in store now

8 Favourite Dirty Fabulous Vintage Images - Occasion Wear

Our last post revealed our top picks of all the bridal photoshoots we've been involved with and this time we're moving onto the vintage, party and occasion wear. Having worked with so many talented and gorgeous people, it was super difficult to narrow the choices down but here are the ones that stand out and make us beam with delight!

Just click on the images to find the full credits and shoot images. 

1950's spectacular Harry Keiser gown for a super duper bride!

O.M.G.

How awesome does Siobhan look in her 1950's ivory and turquoise sequin Harry Keiser gown!!

Siobhan was an absolute dream in the shop when she came in to look for a wedding gown.

She fell madly in love on the spot with this 1950's Harry Keiser taffeta gown and it just looked like it was made for her.

We teamed it with a 1960's turquoise velvet and gilt bag and 3/4 length ivory gloves.

Her gorgeous daughter also wore Dirty Fabulous!

She wore a 1960's Mike Benet Chartreuse satin and sapphire sequin full length gown and I also made her a matching headpiece to finish off the whole look.

Love love love it!!

Massive Congratulations to you both.

xXx Caroline xXx

Proms, proms and more proms, who doesn't love the 1950's!

1950's pale blue and cream polka dot prom dress with lace trim €320 

B32" W27" size 8

1950's raspberry pink satin brocade bubble prom dress €220

Bust 32" waist 26" size 8

1960's pastel lime prom dress with draped shoulders €250

Bust 34" waist 26" size 8

1950's I. Magnin cobalt blue silk chiffon prom dress €240

Bust 36" Waist 26"

1950s hot pink ruched bubble prom €360

Bust 34" Waist 26" size 8

1950's pale apple green prom dress with embroidered waist €290

Bust 36" Waist 28" size 10

Aren't these delish! I'm such a huge fan of the prom dress and these gorgeous gals are a few of my favourite's in the shop at the minute.

These vintage dresses are some of our smaller ones and are all around a size 8.

We have lots of other dresses in different styles and sizes.

Call us on 01 6111842 or email info@dirtyfabulous.com for your appointment.

Irelands Wedding Journal Summer 2014

Dirty Fabulous 1960's blue crystal trimmed wedding gown

Dirty Fabulous 1950's gloves and pearl earrings

Dirty Fabulous 1950's sage lace and pink satin dress and ivory satin hat

Dirty Fabulous 1950's ivory taffeta, bustle back wedding gown

Have you seen the current issue of Ireland's Wedding Journal?

It features an enchanting photoshoot titled "Once Upon A Time" which features Dirty Fabulous wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses and accessories.

It is just too pretty for words!

The talent behind this shoot:

Photographer, Julia from Wonderful Life Productions

Stylist was one of our fav's, Carmel Ann Daly

Assisted by Saibh Egan

For even more images from this gorgeous, romantic shoot, head over to Julia's site

For your Fairytale wedding dress phone us on 016111842 or email info@dirtyfabulous.com for an appointment.

Double the Deliciousness!

1950's floral wiggle dresses

1930s rayon and lace gowns

1960s baby pink, rhinestone trim evening dresses

1940s baby blue and duck egg cape and coat

1950s chartreuse and mustard wiggle dresses

1960s sky blue chiffon evening dresses

1960's coral cocktail dress and prom

1960s vibrant green and orange cocktail dresses

Looking for something different for your bridesmaids? Then vintage is for you! Above are just a few examples of beautiful pairings that will make your bridesmaids stand out from the crowd.

Choose a dress that your best girls will love and will love to wear again. You can keep it simple and elegant or as fun as you want; the options are limitless!

These dresses are not just for bridesmaids though, if you have a party or wedding to go to make a vintage dress your go to option, you won't regret it!!!

Call us now on 01 6111842 or email info@dirtyfabulous.com for your next appointment

Not Quite Spring Colours!!!

1950s blue ruched prom dress with sky blue neckline

 1950s lipstick red nylon ruched prom 

1950s Cobalt blue taffeta prom with blue velvet inserts

1950's pale lilac taffeta and lace prom dress

1960's baby blue sheer draped nylon over nude lining prom dress

1950s coral tulle and lace prom dress

1950's pale sage green taffeta prom dress with beaded neckline

We're pretty much stuck mid season; it's definitely Wintry out there but Spring is literally around the corner.

So the challenge at this time of year can be what to year to your important party or wedding.

We think these coloured prom dresses will inspire you. 

Coral, blue, sage, red and lilac are perfect shades for this time of year. They have both a freshness and warmth about them. All you need is a cosy beaded cardi to keep the chill off and you are set.

Our original vintage prom dresses start at €180

Call now for your appointment at 01 6111842

or email info@dirtyfabulous.com