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FLOOR LENGTH Vintage Beauty in Silver-Kissed Soft White
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Cup:B/C
Bust: 36.5
Waist: 28.5
Torso length: Cut for a woman of average height
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 43″This gorgeous style was inspired by an original from the 50’s designed by the brilliant Alfred Shaheen. The lines are…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Cup: B/C
Bust: 36.5″
Waist: 28.5″
Torso length: Cut for a woman of average height
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 43″This gorgeous bodice style was inspired by an original from the 50’s designed by the brilliant Alfred Shaheen. The lines are ingeniously flattering and the “wings” at the bust so whimsical. Waist is slightly dropped. Alluring ruching above the bust.
We have had this fabric locally custom hand-woven especially for us; it took us years to achieve this outstanding quality. The fabric is cotton combined with the subtlest silver metallic fiber. Luscious in summer yet perfect for a winter holiday wedding.
“Built” boned bodice has several layers and clever elastic panels for cling (and comfort).
Petticoat not included.
- We have never had a wedding dress sale before. This is your chance to get this exceptional quality dress at a very very special price!
- Sale item; absolutely no returns or refunds! READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY.
- Measurements provided are for the body measurements this dress fits; they are not the measurements of the dress itself “measured flat”.
- Whirling Turban dresses are noted for their beautiful fit; they are not “off-the-rack “dresses and so will not fit people who are “approximately” the stated sizes.
- If you need any help determining your body measurements or if you think you may need alterations, please CALL US. We’d be delighted to assist you personally! We only want you to have this dress if you will be absolutely delighted with it.
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Fresh Cotton Wing Bust with Raindrop Polka Dots
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IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: 35-36″
Waist: 27-28″
Torso length: Cut for a woman of average height
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 29″Polka dots hand-printed just for Whirling Turban. The high-quality cotton fabric and workmanship of the dress are pristine and we can’t keep the fabric in stock as it sells out. It’s printed for us in small quantities since…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
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IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: 35- 36″
Waist: 27- 28″
Torso length: Cut for a woman of average height
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 29″Raindrop polka dots hand-printed just for Whirling Turban. The high-quality cotton fabric and workmanship of the dress are pristine and we can’t keep the fabric in stock as it sells out. Summer wedding perfection!
Our charming Wing Bust style is an homage to an original from the 50’s designed by the brilliant Alfred Shaheen. The lines are ingeniously flattering and the “wings” at the bust dramatic and whimsical. Waist is flatteringly dropped, just a tiny bit. Boned cups with structured, clinging and supportive bodice.
The dress can be worn strapless or the button-in with halter strap that is included.
We’ve photographed the dress with a crinoline that is not included with the dress and we recommend that you order one to go with your dress. You can wear it post-wedding without a crinoline, if you wish a more casual feel.
Skirt is unlined; fabric is substantial enough to not require a lining unless contrasting colors are going to be worn underneath. Bodice has three layers of fabric and is beautifully structured and detailed.
- We have never had a wedding dress sale before. This is your chance to get this exceptional quality dress at a very very special price!
- Sale item; absolutely no returns or refunds! READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY.
- Measurements provided are for the body measurements this dress fits; they are not the measurements of the dress itself “measured flat”.
- Whirling Turban dresses are noted for their beautiful fit; they are not “off-the-rack “dresses and so will not fit people who are “approximately” the stated sizes.
- If you need any help determining your body measurements or if you think you may need alterations, please CALL US. We’d be delighted to assist you personally! We only want you to have this dress if you will be absolutely delighted with it.
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Gold-Kissed Wing Bust
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: to about 36″
Waist: about 27-28″ (A little more fudge room than usual because of full elastic ruching in back- you can probably push a bit more)
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 28″
100% cotton in a substantial, luxurious weight, hand-woven for…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: to about 36″
Waist: about 27-28″ (A little more fudge room than usual because of full elastic ruching in back- you can probably push a bit more)
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 28″100% cotton in a substantial, luxurious weight; hand-woven especially for us locally.
Shown here in a natural, soft kissed with tiny golden metallic fibers for a subtle sheen, this fabric is also available in soft white, kissed with a whisper of silver.
The workmanship of the dress is pristine and of the highest couture-shop quality.
In a few of our dresses, we laboriously engineered the zipper in the back, and this is one of them. We did that becuase people love to look at a beautiful back view in a wedding dress, and we don’t really love looking at zippers.
Our ruching technique used ion the back of this dress is not done like a “tube top” now is it machine-ruched or cheap looking. It has TINY rows of ruching done row by row, one at a time on the sewing machine. They are so close together that you don’t really see “rows” when you see the back view- you just see a pretty textural effect. We always bone these bodices enough that the ruched parts will not collapse on the body they way they will when they are done on cheap, factory gathering machines that do multiple rows at one time rows, placed 1/2 inch or more apart with multiple needles.
The brilliant Alfred Shaheen first designed a very similar dress in the 50’s and while we have dressed it up and created variations. We believe it to be among the most ingenious dress designs off all time. The lines are ingeniously flattering (sorry to use “ingeniously” twice, but it is true- Alfred Shaheen’s patternmaker was a WIZARD with flattering lines) and the “wings” at the bust dramatic and whimsical. Waist is flatteringly dropped just a bit. People have tried to knock off this dress and we’ve never seen anyone else do it but Alfred Shaheen, and Whirling Turban after him.
Note the alluring tucks at center above the bust. Boned inner cups.
Included with the dress is a matching, button-in sweetheart halter strap, so you can wear it with out without the strap.
- We have never had a wedding dress sale before. This is your chance to get this exceptional quality dress at a very very special price!
- Sale item; absolutely no returns or refunds! READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY.
- Measurements provided are for the body measurements this dress fits; they are not the measurements of the dress itself “measured flat”.
- Whirling Turban dresses are noted for their beautiful fit; they are not “off-the-rack “dresses and so will not fit people who are “approximately” the stated sizes.
- If you need any help determining your body measurements or if you think you may need alterations, please CALL US. We’d be delighted to assist you personally! We only want you to have this dress if you will be absolutely delighted with it.
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Golden Baby Leopard Satin!
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: 35″
Waist: 27″
Back Waist: 15″
Torso length: Cut for a woman of average height
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 29″Kitteny, pinup satin with a golden leopard print.
Inside the “wings” and ruched over bust our…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: 35″
Waist: 27″
Torso length: Cut for a woman of average height
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 29″Kitteny, pinup satin tea length wedding dress with a golden leopard print.
Inside the “wings” and ruched over bust our custom handwoven, metallic gold-kissed cream fabric is used for contrast. Dress comes with a button-in sweetheart halter strap; dress can also be worn strapless.
Our charming Wing Bust style was made after careful study of an original from the 50’s designed by the brilliant Alfred Shaheen. We have customized it by adding more boning around the entire bodice and a fully-ruched back so you have no zipper in the back view.
The lines of this dress are ingeniously flattering and the wings at the bust are whimsical and dramatic. Wings can be worn with the tips curled down or standing straight up and dress is fully-lined.
One halter strap in included with the sample dress.
With ivory detailing at the bust, you’ll be so “bridal” that you’ll make satin leopard into a wedding classic!
- We have never had a wedding dress sale before. This is your chance to get this exceptional quality dress at a very very special price!
- Sale item; absolutely no returns or refunds! READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY.
- Measurements provided are for the body measurements this dress fits; they are not the measurements of the dress itself “measured flat”.
- Whirling Turban dresses are noted for their beautiful fit; they are not “off-the-rack “dresses and so will not fit people who are “approximately” the stated sizes.
- If you need any help determining your body measurements or if you think you may need alterations, please CALL US. We’d be delighted to assist you personally! We only want you to have this dress if you will be absolutely delighted with it.
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Golden Baby Leopard Satin!
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: 35″
Waist: 27″
Back Waist: 15″
Torso length: Cut for a woman of average height
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 29″Kitteny, pinup satin with a golden leopard print.
Inside the “wings” and ruched over bust our…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: 35″
Waist: 27″
Torso length: Cut for a woman of average height
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 29″Kitteny, pinup satin tea length WEDDING DRESS with a golden leopard print.
Inside the “wings” and ruched over bust our custom handwoven, metallic gold-kissed cream fabric is used for contrast. Dress comes with a button-in sweetheart halter strap; dress can also be worn strapless.
Our charming Wing Bust style was made after careful study of an original from the 50’s designed by the brilliant Alfred Shaheen. We have customized it by adding more boning around the entire bodice and a fully-ruched back so you have no zipper in the back view.
The lines of this dress are ingeniously flattering and the wings at the bust are whimsical and dramatic. Wings can be worn with the tips curled down or standing straight up and dress is fully-lined.
One halter strap in included with the sample dress.
With ivory detailing at the bust, you’ll be so “bridal” that you’ll make satin leopard into a wedding classic!
- We have never had a wedding dress sale before. This is your chance to get this exceptional quality dress at a very very special price!
- Sale item; absolutely no returns or refunds! READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY.
- Measurements provided are for the body measurements this dress fits; they are not the measurements of the dress itself “measured flat”.
- Whirling Turban dresses are noted for their beautiful fit; they are not “off-the-rack “dresses and so will not fit people who are “approximately” the stated sizes.
- If you need any help determining your body measurements or if you think you may need alterations, please CALL US. We’d be delighted to assist you personally! We only want you to have this dress if you will be absolutely delighted with it.
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Golden Manhattan
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: 34-35″
Waist: 26-27″
Back Waist : 15″
Torso length: Cut for a woman of average height
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 29″In stunning cream-kissed-with-gold; you can’t get more polished than this.
The heart-shaped bodice has a…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: 34-35″
Waist: 26-27″
Cup- about a B cup
Torso length: Cut for a woman of average height
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 29″In stunning cream-kissed-with-gold; you can’t get more polished than this.
The heart-shaped bodice has a Whirling Turban “Movie Star” fit which means it is made to duplicate your own curves and no one else’s. It has structure yet all the extra bulk has been crafted out of it by fine couture sewing techniques so you wear it; it doesn’t wear you.
A center bust dart is a vintage detail that charms. The lines are clean, the silhouette dramatic and the details are everything. Our full skirt is so flattering, and we use no gathering at the waist, avoiding bulk which makes your waist appear small and delicate.
Shown here with a few accessory ideas to spark your imagination but none of which are included with the sample dress.
Center back zipper.Button-in button-out halter strap included. Crinoline not included, but we recommend wearing this dress with a crinoline for “dressy” and you can wear it more casually later without the crinoline.
- We have never had a wedding dress sale before. This is your chance to get this exceptional quality dress at a very very special price!
- Sale item; absolutely no returns or refunds! READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY.
- Measurements provided are for the body measurements this dress fits; they are not the measurements of the dress itself “measured flat”.
- Whirling Turban dresses are noted for their beautiful fit; they are not “off-the-rack “dresses and so will not fit people who are “approximately” the stated sizes.
- If you need any help determining your body measurements or if you think you may need alterations, please CALL US. We’d be delighted to assist you personally! We only want you to have this dress if you will be absolutely delighted with it.
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Lace and Polished Cotton- Small to Medium
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: 35-37″
Waist: 27-29″
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 28.5″Luxurious soft, natural white .
It’s imperative to click to read entire description.
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: 35-37″
Waist: 27-29″
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 28.5″Lace, tea length wedding dress!
Soft, natural white-toned cotton bamboo; you can’t get more polished than this. Luscious, vintage-true fabric. “Vintage true” means it has the qualities that give vintage fabrics their appeal and it does not look like a modern fabric sewn into a vintage style.
The heart-shaped bodice has a Whirling Turban “Movie Star” fit which means it defines the curves more than does a modern cut. It has structure yet all the extra bulk has been crafted out of it by fine couture sewing techniques so you wear it; it doesn’t wear you.
Crinoline is not included. Fully lined.
Layer of lace over the skirt, and lace is used over the bust in a halter style.
Our full skirt is so flattering; and we use no gathering at the waist to make your waist appear small and delicate.
Check with us about lingerie recommendations if you like.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This dress was a first sample and we intended to get the finishing measurements and add the zipper when we received the measurements from the buyer. Now our workshop is being rebuilt so the dress will be sold as is, with no zipper installed. The rest of the dress is completely finished. You can take it to a dry cleaner who replaces zippers and have them pin it on you (while wearing your wedding underwear), and they can pin the bust and waist to fit you exactly! Your bust should be average-sized as an EXTREMELY small or EXTREMELY large bust will have fitting problems and you don’t want to have them adjusting the front of the dress since that will become complicated. As it is now, your alteration person can simply pin to get the bust and waist circumferences right for you and put a zipper in as though they were just replacing a zipper. This should cost no more than $50, tops. If you sew you can install the zipper yourself. Grab a major deal AND get a perfect fit!
Lined skirt and fully-lined, boned bodice.
- We have never had a wedding dress sale before. This is your chance to get this exceptional quality dress at a very very special price!
- Sale item; absolutely no returns or refunds! READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY.
- Measurements provided are for the body measurements this dress fits; they are not the measurements of the dress itself “measured flat”.
- Whirling Turban dresses are noted for their beautiful fit; they are not “off-the-rack “dresses and so will not fit people who are “approximately” the stated sizes.
- If you need any help determining your body measurements or if you think you may need alterations, please CALL US. We’d be delighted to assist you personally! We only want you to have this dress if you will be absolutely delighted with it.
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Lalique
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: 35-36
Waist: 27-28
Torso length: Cut for a woman of average height
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 29″An elegant style in finest quality hand-woven fabric, made especially for Whirling Turban with a whisper of silver metallic in it for…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
Sample Sale!
IN THIS SIZE ONLY:
Bust: 35-36
Waist: 27-28
Torso length: Cut for a woman of average height
Skirt length from center back waist to finished hem: 29″An elegant style in finest quality hand-woven fabric, made especially for Whirling Turban with a whisper of silver metallic in it for a subtle shimmer. Center bust dart is a vintage detail that adds interest while this tea length wedding dress is sleek as can be. Also adorable with a narrow belt as an accessory (does not included with the sample dress).
Boned from cup tops to waist, the bodice is made from three layers of fabric so that it holds its shape and structure and our elastic ruching ensures that it always clings for a “Movie Star Fit”. It’s not stiff but it’s structured.
Perfect with a crinoline petticoat or two. (Not included)
- We have never had a wedding dress sale before. This is your chance to get this exceptional quality dress at a very very special price!
- Sale item; absolutely no returns or refunds! READ THE DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY.
- Measurements provided are for the body measurements this dress fits; they are not the measurements of the dress itself “measured flat”.
- Whirling Turban dresses are noted for their beautiful fit; they are not “off-the-rack “dresses and so will not fit people who are “approximately” the stated sizes.
- If you need any help determining your body measurements or if you think you may need alterations, please CALL US. We’d be delighted to assist you personally! We only want you to have this dress if you will be absolutely delighted with it.
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