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Blue Green, for Vintage Purists – Medium Size

Bust : 39″
Waist : 31″
Skirt length : 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average height

Often referred to as the “Bombshell Dress”, flattering WIDE V-neck that teeters dangerously on the outermost corner of your shoulders! Adorable, three quarter ……READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION

Often referred to as the “Bombshell Dress”, flattering WIDE V-neck that teeters dangerously on the outermost corner of your shoulders! Adorable, three quarter length sleeves. Draping and lines that are so universally complimentary that this may be the most flattering vintage dress style of all time.

Luxurious, Whirling Turban quality, made by hand in a dressmaking shop, not a factory. Find unsolicited customer reviews about our workmanship on Youtube!

Locally hand-woven 100% cotton fabric made just for Whirling Turban, from black fibers in one direction of the weave mixed with a *stunning* shade of blue-green cotton fibers in the other direction for a slimming, iridescent “sharkskin” effect. The fabric looks absolutely vintage, looks like silk and our customers LOVE it.

There is no more figure-flattering shape than this 3/4 circle skirt. Lovely with or without a crinoline petticoat (not included).

This sample dress comes in this size only:
Bust : 39″ (you can fudge here *a little*, especially if you are smaller than 39″s)
Waist : 31″ (you should not fudge here more than + 3/4″ or -1″)
Skirt length : 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average height

For questions about whether this will fit you, send your measurements in inches (not your “size”) and your height in feet and inches. We’ll help you figure out if it will fit or if it can be altered to fit.

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Blue Green, for Vintage Purists- Plus Size

Bust : 41.5″
Waist : 33.5″
Skirt length : 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average height

Often referred to as the “Bombshell Dress”, flattering WIDE V-neck that teeters dangerously on the outermost corner of your shoulders! Adorable, three quarter ……READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION

Often referred to as the “Bombshell Dress”, flattering WIDE V-neck that teeters dangerously on the outermost corner of your shoulders! Adorable, three quarter length sleeves. Draping and lines that are so universally complimentary that this may be the most flattering vintage dress style of all time.

Luxurious, Whirling Turban quality, made by hand in a dressmaking shop, not a factory. Find unsolicited customer reviews about our workmanship on Youtube!

Locally hand-woven 100% cotton fabric made just for Whirling Turban, from black fibers in one direction of the weave mixed with a *stunning* shade of blue-green cotton fibers in the other direction for a slimming, iridescent “sharkskin” effect. The fabric looks absolutely vintage, looks like silk and our customers LOVE it.

There is no more figure-flattering shape than this 3/4 circle skirt. Lovely with or without a crinoline petticoat (not included).

This sample dress comes in this size only:
Bust : 41.5″ (you can fudge here *a little*, especially if you are smaller than 41.5″s)
Waist : 33.5″ (you should not fudge here more than + 3/4″ or -1″)
Skirt length : 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average height

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For questions about whether this will fit you, send you measurements in inches (not your “size”) and height in feet and inches, and we will help you figure out if it will fit or if it can be altered to fit.

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Blush Pink Petal Bust Brocade Corselette

Bra Size /Cup: B/C
Full Bust: 36″
Waist Size: 28″

Adorable Petal Bust Corselette in palest pink Chinese brocade in…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION

Adorable Chinese brocade Petal Bust corselette in palest pink with bamboo motif.

Wear this highly constructed, fully boned corselette with skirt or pants and dress it up or down as much as your imagination allows. Comes with a matching, button-in sweetheart halter strap or wear stunningly strapless.

Amazing with black capris or pair with a skirt for even the most formal occasion.

Note that this corselette ends at the waist, not the high hip area. Please also note that this is for the corselette top only- there is no skirt

This corselette is available in this size:

Cup: B/C
Full Bust: 36″
Waist Size: 28″

Please note that our cups are softy conical in shape and work best with natural breasts.

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Bombshell Dress In Black & Pink Hibiscus Print – XXL

Bust: 41.5″
Waist: 33.5″
Hips: 43.5″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average height

One of the most flattering dress styles of all time, vintage WIDE V-neck dress that has sleeves that miraculously cling to the outer edges of your shoulders via…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION

One of the most flattering dress styles of all time, vintage WIDE V-neck dress that 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.

This 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.

100% high quality cotton in black and pink. A classic, mid-century Hawaiian print of hibiscus flowers, genuine vintage print reproduced exclusively for Whirling Turban.

Currently we have this dress in this size:

Bust: 41.5″
Waist: 33.5″
Hips: 43.5″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average height

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Bordeaux, for Vintage Purists – Large

Bust : 41.5″
Waist : 33.5″
Skirt length : 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average height

Often referred to as the “Bombshell Dress”, flattering WIDE V-neck that teeters dangerously on the outermost corner of your shoulders! Adorable, three quarter length sleeves. Draping and…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION

Often referred to as the “Bombshell Dress”, flattering WIDE V-neck that teeters dangerously on the outermost corner of your shoulders! Adorable, three quarter length sleeves. Draping and lines that are so universally complimentary that this may be the most flattering vintage dress of all time.

Luxurious, Whirling Turban quality, made by hand in a dressmaking shop, not a factory. Find unsolicited customer reviews about our workmanship on Youtube!

Locally hand-woven 100% cotton “sharkskin” made just for us- looks like silk. Black fibers crossed with with red fibers, it has a iridescent effect that’s also slimming since the black fibers create a “shadow” as they go around your body. The fabric looks absolutely vintage since it is made exactly like a mid-century fabric under our auspices and our customers LOVE it.

There is no more figure-flattering shape than this full skirt. Lovely with or without a crinoline petticoat (not included).

This sample dress comes in this size:
Bust : 41.5″ (you can fudge here a little)
Waist : 33.5″ (you should not fudge here more than + 3/4″)
Skirt length : 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average height

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Bordeaux, for Vintage Purists – Med/Lg

Bust : 40″
Waist : 32″
Skirt length : 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average height

Often referred to as the “Bombshell Dress”,flattering WIDE V-neck that teeters dangerously on the outermost corner of your shoulders! Adorable, three quarter length sleeves. Draping and lines that are so universally complimentary that this may be the most flattering vintage dress of all time.

Luxurious, Whirling Turban quality, made by hand in…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION

Often referred to as the “Bombshell Dress”, flattering WIDE V-neck that teeters dangerously on the outermost corner of your shoulders! Adorable, three quarter length sleeves. Draping and lines that are so universally complimentary that this may be the most flattering vintage dress of all time.

Luxurious, Whirling Turban quality, made by hand in a dressmaking shop, not a factory. Find unsolicited customer reviews about our workmanship on Youtube!

Locally hand-woven 100% cotton “sharkskin” made just for us- looks like silk. Black fibers crossed with with red fibers, it has a iridescent effect that’s also slimming since the black fibers create a “shadow” as they go around your body. The fabric looks absolutely vintage since it is made exactly like a mid-century fabric under our auspices.

There is no more figure-flattering shape than this 3/4 circle skirt. Lovely with or without a crinoline petticoat (not included).

This sample dress comes in this size:
Bust : 40″ (you can fudge here a little)
Waist : 32″ (you should not fudge here more than + 3/4″)
Skirt length : 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average height

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Bordeaux, For Vintage Purists – Plus Size

Bust : 43″
Waist : 35″
Skirt length : 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average height

Often referred to as the “Bombshell Dress”,flattering WIDE V-neck that teeters dangerously on the outermost corner of your shoulders! Adorable, three quarter length sleeves. Draping and lines that are so universally complimentary that this may be the most flattering vintage dress of all time.

Luxurious, Whirling Turban quality, made by hand in…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION

Often referred to as the “Bombshell Dress”, flattering WIDE V-neck that teeters dangerously on the outermost corner of your shoulders! Adorable, three quarter length sleeves. Draping and lines that are so universally complimentary that this may be the most flattering vintage dress of all time.

Luxurious, Whirling Turban quality, made by hand in a dressmaking shop, not a factory. Find unsolicited customer reviews about our workmanship on Youtube!

Locally hand-woven 100% cotton “sharkskin” made just for us- looks like silk. Black fibers crossed with with red fibers, it has a iridescent effect that’s also slimming since the black fibers create a “shadow” as they go around your body. The fabric looks absolutely vintage since it is made exactly like a mid-century fabric under our auspices.

There is no more figure-flattering shape than this 3/4 circle skirt. Lovely with or without a crinoline petticoat (not included).

This sample dress comes in this size:
Bust : 43″ (you can fudge here a little)
Waist : 35″ (you should not fudge here more than + 3/4″)
Skirt length : 29″
Proportioned for a woman of average height

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Bow Back Wiggle Dress- One of a Kind!

Cup:B
Bust: 35″
Waist: 26-28″
Hips: 37″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″

This is brand new and one of our first samples of our bootie-huggin’, all-elastic-ruched back dress! Clean lines and miraculously hardware-free with no clunky zipper.

Amazing back view with a little bow above the knee: make the back as pretty as the front. It’ss easy to wiggle into and you’ll love the comfy yet clinging stretch.

As for the dress style, every gal needs at least one of these versatile, mega-flattering, classic sarong dresses in their wardrobe. This will be…READ ENTIRE DESCRIPTION

This is one of our first samples of our bootie-huggin’, all-elastic-ruched -and BONED-dress! Clean lines and miraculously hardware-free back view with no clunky zipper.

Amazing back view with a little bow above the knee: make the back as pretty as the front. It’s easy to wiggle into and you’ll love the comfy yet clinging stretch.

As for the dress style, every gal needs at least one of these versatile, mega-flattering, classic sarong dresses in their wardrobe. This will be your go-to dress for any occasion when you want to look GREAT, bask in compliments and always popular with the gents. Wrap ‘n tie skirt to cinch or loosen; figure-huggin’ and comfortable!

Shown here in a white polka dot on lilac. 100% cotton in a weight and weave virtually identical to the mid-century originals. Wear the dress strapless for a more cocktail look with security because of our elastic ruching or with the matching, button-in sweetheart halter strap.

We only have this dress only in our sample size; it’s one of a kind:

Cup:B
Bust: 35″
Waist: 26-28″
Hips: 37″
Length of skirt from waist to finished hem: 29″

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