Tea Length Wedding Dresses Are Our Specialty. Discover the Finest Workmanship and Most Vintage-Authentic Fabrics and Detailing.
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“Little Dot’s” Power Suit ;)
Bust : 35″
Waist : 27″
Hips : 37″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″Little Dot (a favorite of mine as a kid) was a little girl comic book character who came to be in 1949 that LOVED polka dots; polka dotted anything. Here’s what she might wear if she grew up and wore luxurious, head-turning dresses.
Crisp 100% cotton poplin with our very own hand-printed polka dot print with black dots on a deepish blue red, this set is punctuated with black contrast at the jacket cuffs and collar…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
Little Dot (a favorite of mine as a kid) was a little girl comic book character who came to be in 1949 that LOVED polka dots; polka dotted anything. Here’s what she might wear if she grew up and wore luxurious, head-turning dresses.
Crisp 100% cotton poplin with our very own hand-printed polka dot print with black dots on a deepish blue red, this set is punctuated with black contrast at the jacket cuffs and collar, inside the petals and at the hip tie. The skirt tie is functional and so can be cinched up or loosened a bit. The jacket has three-quarter sleeves with contrasting collar & cuffs.
The dress has a fully-boned Petal Bust bodice. The “petals” can be worn standing straight up or curling outward.
Wear it with the button-in, sweetheart, polka-dotted halter strap or the black halter strap; you’ll receive both. Or wear it strapless for a cocktail look. The structure insures it will cling and hold its shape.
It will come as THREE PIECES: a separate skirt, a corselette with a full elastic back- boning in the back- fits like a dream and a clean back view without a zipper, plus the bolero. The detailed back of the corselette without a zipper takes the same amount of time to construct but we like the look of it better with the clean, boned back minus the “plumbing” of a zipper. We’ve found also that the two pieces will fit more precisely because the skirt will naturally settle into your own natural waistline at just the right spot for you. Also you can wear the pieces separately with other pieces in your wardrobe!
Bust : 35″
Waist : 27″
Hips : 37″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″E1236
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“Shaheen Dream” Dress in Jacks Print – Plus Size
Cup: D
Bust: 41.5″
Waist: 33.5″
Back Waist: Average”
Hips: 43.5″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″
Proportioned for a woman with an average length torso.100% Cotton GORGEOUS fabric that we…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
100% Cotton GORGEOUS fabric that was hand-printed just for us, using a technique (and fabric of course) identical to that used in the mid century period. Truly an artist’s dress.
Charles Eames made an interior print very much like this, so you’ll be all about high style mid-century modern.
Patterned to faithfully replicate a brilliant mid century dress by the great Alfred Shaheen in all detail. This is NOT a compromised, simplified, modern version.
Our customers are frequently asked how they managed to find a vintage dress in such perfect condition! That’s how authentic they are.
Currently we have this dress in this size:
(These are the body measurements that fit this dress)
Cup: D
Bust: 41.5″
Waist: 33.5″
Back Waist: Average”
Hips: 43.5″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″
Proportioned for a woman with an average length torso.I1619
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1940’s Coconut Palm Print – Medium Size
Bust: 37″
Waist: 29″
Back Waist: Average”
Hips: 39″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average heightOriginally designed by Peggy Wood in the 50’s, our “Peggy Would” style has those “gravity defying sleeves”, teetering dangerously on the outermost edges of your shoulders. So alluring and FLATTERING- the way it gives you a wide (and face-framing)line at the top, emphasizing smallness at the waist….READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
This “Bombshell” style has those “gravity defying sleeves”, teetering dangerously on the outermost edges of your shoulders. So alluring and FLATTERING- the way it gives you a wide (and face-framing)line at the top, emphasizing smallness at the waist.
One of the most flattering dress styles of all time, the WIDE V-neck has sleeves that miraculously cling to the outer edges of your shoulders via a feat of engineering! Show off to advantage your beautiful neck, back and shoulders.
100% high quality rayon in chocolate and white. A classic, mid-century Hawaiian print of coconut palm tree tops!
Currently we have this dress in this size:
Bust: 37″
Waist: 29″
Back Waist: Average”
Hips: 39″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average hightG1417
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2 Piece Set in Black & White
Bust: 36.5 ”
Waist: 28.5″
Hips: 38.5 “
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″
100% crisp, substantial cotton poplin with just the right weight to maintain its authentic, vintage-true shape. Exclusive Whirling Turban screen print design; sold out.
We call this “Fiesta” because it looks a bit Mexican but in fact it is inspired by a peach motif from a 1940’s kimono designer’s idea book! Peaches were…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
100% crisp, substantial cotton black & white poplin with just the right weight to maintain its authentic, vintage-true shape. Exclusive Whirling Turban screen print design; sold out.
The motif almost looks a bit Mexican but in fact it is inspired by a peach motif from a 1940’s kimono designer’s idea book! Peaches were to the Japanese a metaphor for the female… well, you know.
This set is one of a kind. The corselette combined with a separate wrap sarong skirt looks like a dress but you can wear the top and skirt separately as well! Another great thing about having 2 pieces is that the skirt waistline will settle right into your own, making the fit much more precise and more like a custom fit.
Sure to be a wardrobe staple for years to come and attract compliments and attention, while the quality is ever so refined.
- The corselette is boned from top to bottom in the front. It comes with two button-in sweetheart halter straps- one in contrast colors and one in the dress’s main print. Or wear it strapless for cocktails. The sleek back view has all elastic ruching so it remains snug with boning in the back as well and does not collapse or rumple. The channeled strips of boning in back also provide a stylistic corset reference.
- The wrap sarong skirt is universally flattering on everyone with it’s diagonal drape and accent at the hip. It can be cinched up for an entrance or loosened a bit after dinner at the Mocambo Club.
When we are accepting custom orders, this dress starts at $600, so now is your chance to grab a bargain on this pre-sewn fixed size sample, in this size only:
Cup :B/C
Bust : 36.5″ (you can fudge this up an inch but don’t fudge the cup size)
Waist : 28.5″ (your waist size; no fudging)
Hips : 38.5″ (your hip size; no fudging)
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″G1423
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3 Piece Set in Peacock Handwoven; Busty Medium Size
Cup : 36 D or DD
Bust : 37- 38″
Waist : 29.5″
Hips : to 42″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″This is a three piece set that you can wear together or combine with other pieces of your wardrobe.
The corselette is boned from top to
This is a three piece set that you can wear together or combine with other pieces of your wardrobe.
The corselette is boned from top to bottom in the front. It comes a button-in sweetheart halter strap. Or wear it strapless for cocktails.
Whirling Turban Girls also like wearing their corselettes as a separate with capris or jeans. Or wear the jacket and skirt with a close-fitting black sweater that will turn heads in the boardroom.
The wrap sarong skirt is universally flattering on everyone with it’s diagonal drape and accent at the hip. It can be cinched up for an entrance or loosened a bit after dinner at the Mocambo Club. The diagonal bias draping also forgives a little bit of tummy, if you have such a thing.
Ward off a chill with the matching bolero.
We have this 100% cotton sharkskin fabric woven locally to our specifications, including the striped trim fabric. It looks just like real vintage because it is made exactly like real vintage, from the weaving technique to the fiber. This fabric has black fibers used in the lengthwise direction of the weave and colored fibers in the crosswise, creating an iridescent and a magically slimming effect.
Whirling Turban cups are softly conical in the true vintage manner which is usually not suitable for implants.
Currently we have this dress in this size:
Cup : 36 D or DD
Bust : 37- 38″
Waist : 29.5″
Hips : to 42″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″C1060
Want another size, fabric or color? Contact us about a custom dress!
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40’s Swimsuit-Inspired Bra Top – 38 B/C
Bra B/C 38
100% rayon leopard sun top, inspired by 40’s vintage sun wear. Boned cups are made from three layers. Supportive! Clinging channeled-elastic back. …READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
Available in this size only:
Bra B/C/D 38100% rayon leopard sun top, inspired by 40’s vintage sun wear. Boned cups are made from three layers. Supportive! Clinging channeled-elastic back. You do not need a bra with this top!
Cute with jeans, capris or vintage skirts. Pinups order these from us for photoshoots.
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ANKLE LENGTH Koi Print Sarong Dress! Medium
Bust: 36- 37″ B/C
Waist: 28- 29″
Hips: to 40″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 39 ”This 100% rayon three piece set has a corselette top,…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION
This 100% rayon three piece set has a corselette top, incredible button-in button out shoulder sash and floor length sarong skirt. Perfect for a Hawaiian wedding or for making a grand entrance anywhere.
Our customers are frequently asked how they managed to find a vintage dress in such perfect condition. We use sewing techniques and fabrics- even weaving and printing techniques- true to the mid-century period. Our dresses are finely crafted and sewn one by one using couture construction techniques. They are “built” inside with old school structure to hold their shape- and yours- for years to come. In person, a Whirling Turban is pure, luxurious quality and irresistible man bait 😉
Wear it four ways! With the shoulder sash over one shoulder and fluttering behind, strapless, with the sweetheart halter strap or with the sash as a stole, *around* the neck.
IMPORTANT: For our signature Movie Star Fit, Whirling Turban’s are designed to fit snugly and correctly.
These are the body measurements for which these pieces are cut:
Bust: 36- 37″ B/C
Waist: 28- 29″
Hips: to 40″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 39 ”C1109
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Artisan Batik- 3 Piece Set- PLUS SIZE
Bust: 43.5″
Waist: 35.5″
Hips: 45.5″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″100% Cotton print ensemble, inspired by the GREAT Alfred Shaheen. It’s one of the most flattering styles of all time and a guaranteed attention-grabber.
Our customers are frequently asked how they managed to find a vintage dress in such perfect condition. We use sewing techniques and fabrics- even weaving and printing techniques- true to the mid-century period. Our dresses are finely crafted and sewn one by one using couture construction techniques.
This 3 piece set is made of 100% cotton print ensemble, inspired by the GREAT Alfred Shaheen. It’s one of the most flattering styles of all time and a guaranteed attention-grabber.
Our customers are frequently asked how they managed to find a vintage dress in such perfect condition. We use sewing techniques and fabrics- even weaving and printing techniques- true to the mid-century period. Our dresses are finely crafted and sewn one by one using couture construction techniques. They are “built” inside with old school structure to hold their shape- and yours- for years to come. In person, a Whirling Turban is pure, luxurious quality and irresistible man bait 😉
Wear it four ways! With the shoulder sash over one shoulder and fluttering behind, strapless, with the sweetheart halter strap or with the sash as a stole, *around* the neck.
IMPORTANT: For our signature Movie Star Fit, Whirling Turban’s are designed to fit snugly and correctly.
This dress comes in this size:
Bust: 43.5″
Waist: 35.5″
Hips: 45.5″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″G1416
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