Elegant, flirty, demure, fun or sophisticated? Which vintage wedding dress is for you?

1940s draped rayon wedding gown

Vintage taffeta bubble bridal prom 

1960s organza and lace bridal prom with sleeves

1950s Organza wedding gown with taffeta trim

1960s Mike Bennett organza wedding gown with rhinestone trim

1950's organza and tulle pleated bridal prom

1960s cream satin and lace peplum wedding dress

1950s ivory satin brocade bridal prom dress

1950s satin and lace sweetheart prom dress

After our super successful sourcing trips in LA and New York we have an endless supply of utterly stunning vintage wedding dresses.

We have lace lovelies, beaded beauties, frothy proms and subtle satin'so make your heart melt.

Our wedding dresses range in price from €400 to €900 with a select few going beyond this.

Get a wriggle on and make your appointment to see our new collection. Call 01 6111842 or email info@dirtyfabulous.com

A Few Festive Little Numbers!

1960s Jack Bryan vivid orange chiffon party dress

1950s Coral draped prom dress

1950s fire engine red lace prom with sequins throughout

1950s rust lace prom with sage satin bow

1950s red tulle halterneck prom with beaded bust

As most of you know by now we've had a very busy month with not one but two buying trips in America. Dirty Fabulous is bursting at it's seams with beautiful and unique party wear.

We have gorgeous gowns and flirty proms that are just ready to be paired with some dancing shoes!

Our party dresses range in price from around €180 to €300

Be snappy and make your appointment now by phone on 01 6111842 or by email info@dirtyfabulous.com

Feel Fabulous Friday!

Here is a little bit of vintage inspiration for you! I have included original fashion photography of the day and followed it with a photograph of current stock available in Dirty Fabulous!
Enjoy x

Jacque Fath gown 1950

In Stock
Kay Selig for Bonwit Teller 1950's Pistachio Lace and pink satin gown €410

Marc Bohan for Dior 1966

In Stock
1960s silk chiffon and sequin beaded cocktail dress €240

Mademoiselle May 1951

In Stock

1950s Organza illusion top dress with peter pan collar €260

In Stock
1950s Cornflower Blue Linen embroidered wiggle dress €310

Suzy Parker, Vogue 1955

In Stock
1950s Lavender Satin dress with matching linen reversible coat €560

Hattie Carnegie 1941

In Stock

Jack Bryan goddess gown with bugle beaded trim €980

In Stock
1940s Sequin, Lace & Chiffon draped full length gown €950


x Caroline x

The Dublin Burlesque Festival and Vintage Fashion Show

The Dublin Burlesque Festival kicks off tonight with a flourish. With a week that promises sauceyness, sultryness and a little touch of freakyness it's set to be a super exciting week and we can't wait.

Dirty Fabulous will be showcasing some party looks at The Vintage Fashion Show which takes place tomorrow in The Mercantile from 2pm - 4pm. 

You can also indulge in some afternoon tea whilst you view the show. Afternoon tea is €7.50 or €12.50 if you would prefer some bubbles (and who wouldn't of a Sunday afternoon!)

There is so much happening all week so i'll leave it to you to peruse the lineup and tickets on entertainment.ie

Enjoy all the best the burlesque has to offer!

Fashion Repeating - Episode 1!

I thought I would do a series of posts about the cyclical nature of fashion and how certain things never go out of style (or if it does, it's not long before it's back!)

Whether its a cut, silhouette, colour combination or overall look, the following have crossed decades and in certain cases, centuries!

For the first post in this series - I'm mad for plaid!!

Tartan Dress 1830

Tartan dress 1880 - Fashion Institute New York

Fred Perlberg 1950

The swinging 60s

1970s

And you really can't mention tartan without a nod to.....

Vivienne Westwood 1980's
(My favourite designer!)

Linda Evangelista in Christian Lacroix 1990

Alexander Mc Queen 2006

(note the bustle silhouette, very similar to the 1880s dress!)

And to finish up...

2012 - Rhianna looking positively demure!

 Raid your wardrobes ladies, tartan was all over the Autumn / Winter 2012 Catwalks!

x Caroline x

Get up Close and Personal with a few of our Vintage beauties...

In between our busy appointments we've been trying desperately to photograph some of our new collection. Below is just a tiny sample of the delicious and dreamy pieces we've sourced. If you need any more details just give us a call or email. Better still come in and see them on person!

The Party Wear

Sage silk chiffon flapper dress with gold beading

1950s Navy and baby blue silk polka dot prom 

1950s pink and green silk shawl collar wiggle dress

1950s green floral cocktail dress

Heavily beaded cinnamon flapper dress

1950s rhinestone studded fire engine red prom dress

1960s vibrant green cocktail dress with rhinestone straps

1950s slate grey taffeta prom with navy velvet inserts

Special Occasion?

1950s cornflower blue ribbon detail tulle prom

1950s blush linen wiggle with cut out shoulders and rhinestone flowers

1950s seafoam organza and lace cocktail dress

1950s slate and tulle evening gown

The Blushing Bride...

1950s ivory Priscilla Of Boston Lace and Tulle wedding gown

1970s cream lace wedding dress with bolero and handkerchief hem

Ivory Goddess Gown with pearl embellished empire waist

1950s Blush satin prom with gold metallic swirls

1960s jewelled Jack Bryan chiffon wedding dress

Edwardian white cotton bridal dress 

1960s heavily beaded cream wiggle dress

1960s heavily cream satin wedding dress with beautiful rhinestone detailing

1930s Nude lace wedding gown

1940s biscuit rayon dress with gold beading

1950s cream flocked prom dress

 1950s Daisy Organza prom dress

 1960s Organza and lace wedding gown with pearl beading

 1950s cream lace bridal sweetheart prom with pumpkin taffeta sash

 

1950s white prom with blue and pink embroidered flowers