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ANY OF THE DRESSES CAN BE MADE IN PLAIN COTTON FABRIC - MOST COLOURS AVAILABLE -JUST ASK! sales@bigbeautifulbarbarabrown.com

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The Emily
£75
*Brand new*
This is a real 1940's treat, all the clever tailoring for a gorgeous,  authenic look. The 'Emily' has gathers at the front and back of the shoulders and then again at the bust.  The skirt is slightly pleated. Fitted midriff and large sash to tie in a bow at the back. Three quarter length sleeves with ruching at the elbow.
 Comes in a choice of pretty floral prints or plain black or red crepe.
Pictured in green/red flowers
measures approx. 45" long taken from shoulder to hem but please ask if you would like an alternative length.

     
     
 
*NEW* Pretty Dot flora red/cream or black!
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navy with lilac flowers / green with red flowers
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*NEW PINK TARTAN OPTION*
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The 40's sweetheart dress
£70.00
As worn by Big Beautiful Barbara Brown herself,  this
darling little 1940's style dress with puffed sleeves, cross over bust with lovely pleats at bodice and fitted mid section. Made from a gorgeous medium weight vicose/polyester mix plaid suitable to wear through all seasons. Dress is fully lined .
Skirt length from waist to knee measures 26"

 Now availabe in PINK TARTAN!!
BLACK POLKA DOT WITH WHITE FLOWER APPLIQUÉ
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  • Evita dress

£70.00

Very cute 1940's style dress with pleated puff sleeves, open collar & 4 pearlised buttons down front.  Fitted midriff.  Back zip fastening.  Knee length approx 26" length of skirt from waist. Very authentic looking!
100% top quality medium weight cotton in many colours! fully lined.
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*fascinator bow available on accessories page!

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  • Jolly Holiday dress

£69

A delightful dress to wear at the sea side. Pretty ruffle sleeves with a sweetheart neck and flared skirt. Made from red candy stripe medium weight fabric. Bodice has pretty red ribbon  and cute mushroom buttons.  Knee length approx 42".  Fully lined.
100% cotton.
 See size chart for details.

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Rockabilly gal dress!
£67.00
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This is the ultimate rockabilly girl's dress.
Gypsy style bodice, fitted mid section and wiggle skirt. Back zip fastening and back slit. Plain black skirt with pattern bodice and huge bow!
 
Made from a beautiful choice of fabrics.
 
Available in sizes 8-22 and made to measure! 

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Cherry cocktail dress
£69

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Stunning late 1940's/50's style tea  dress with a gorgeous shape. Diamond neckline, 'v' shape fitted midriff, medium flared skirt. Fully lined.
Comes in plain black with cherry appliqués, black gingham with cherries or white with cherries!
All fabrics are beautiful quality 100% cotton with the exception of the plain black being a vicose/polyester mix with nice drape.
Length of skirt to hem meausres approx. 26"

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FLIRTY THIRTIES DRESS
£75.00
THE FLIRTY THIRTY's DRESS IS FULL OF THAT GLORIOUS 1930'S CHARM.
 
RUFFLE SLEEVES, PETER PAN COLLAR, GATTERS AT BUST WHICH FOLDS INTO A 'V' AT SKIRT.
PLEATS AT SKIRT, LOVELY FIT.
PEARLIZED BUTTONS DOWN THE FRONT OF BODICE.
AVAILABLE IN MANY ONE OFF FABRICS!.
SOME ARE REPRODUCTION 30'S FABRICs.
 
Available in sizes 8-22 and made to measure! 

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*NEW* RED 1930'S FLOWER
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  •  Landgirl dress

£64.00

This is just the ticket for tea with vicar or donning those wellington boots & popping off to the hen house for eggs!  Open cross over  front bodice of dress with  period detail gathers at shoulders and under bust. Fitted midriff and pleats at skirt. Back zipper fastening. 
 just under Knee length approx 42" taken from shoulder to hem. 
100% cotton.

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PURPLE BERRY
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BIRDS
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Laura Ashley blue/pink floral
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RED DOT FLORAL
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WW2 Dance dress
£75
Well!  There certainly isn't a war on with this fabric!
. Beautiful 1940's style dance dress with all those adoreable 1940's details. Fitted 'v' midriff, flowing cape style elegant sleeves, sweetheart neck-line, soft flare to skirt. Made from a selection of stunning floral fabrics all in 100" top quality cotton.
Length of skirt measures 26" taken from waist to hem. Dress comes fully lined.

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*NEW* RIBBONS & BOWS
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*NEW* Pretty Dot flora red/cream or black!
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  • cherry tie swing dress

£69

Flattering fitted swing dress in juicy cherry fabric with green satin ribbon tie at bustline with haning cherries!  Back zipper fastening.  Knee length approx 42". 
100% cotton.
Available sizes - 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 - See size chart for details.

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Hawaiian Pin-up Wiggle Dress
£67.00
Tropical 50's style wiggle dress. With ruched bust and fitted skirt. Beautiful sash attached to bodice which can be tied in a knot at bust and behind neck with an elegant drape down the back. Comes in a beautiful selection of fabrics!

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Edith dress
£75.00
The Edith is a stunning dress new for 2009.
Classic 40's style with apron skirt detail and huge bow to side skirt.
Sweetheart neck-line, three quarter length sleeves.
Made from a beautiful choice of fabrics.
 
Available in sizes 8-22 and made to measure! 

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Brown & Pink floral
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*NEW* DOT FLORAL IN BLACK/RED and CREAM
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SIMPLY CHIC 50'S WIGGLE DRESS
£55.00

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An understated dress in classic 1950's shape. Strapless with gathered bodice. Fitted wiggle skirt with slit at back.
Bodice has back zip fastening with elastic at the top for secure fit.
Very easy to dress up with red or leopard print accessories.
Comes in beautiful quality soft feel black stretch polyester/lycra fabric. Red soft stretch twill or beautiful sky blue with red cherry stretch twill.
Available in sizes 8-22 and made to measure.

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1930's Tea Dress
£65
1930's style dress .  Lovely Sweetheart neckline.  Pleats at side of bodice, flowing period sleeves. Plain skirt. Very authentic looking. This is a calf length dress.
Comes in pretty black/white floral with black skirt or beige/brown butterflies with plain brown skirt.
 
THE FABRIC IN THE MAIN PICTURE HAS NOW BEEN REPLACED WITH SIMILAR SEE THUMBNAIL PICS.

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BROWN BUTTERFLY/BROWN SKIRT
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40's Casino Dress
£62.00
Darling 1940's style two tone dress. Elegant cape sleeves, fitted high waisted skirt with soft flare. Cute little casino dice/cards theme buttons! A stunning fit to the waist with a 'v' midriff.  Fabric has  a small amount of stretch to waist.
fully lined. Length of skirt 26" from waist to hem.

*new fabric option* - back/red stripe bodice with black skirt!

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Agapantha Dress
£70.00
The Agapantha is the perfect rockabilly wiggle dress. It has a gorgeous and flattering neckline with contrasting up turned collar. Very fitted. Made from beautiful quality thick leopard print poly lycra (has stretch).
Comes to Just over knee length.
 

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Secretary Dress
£68.00
You'll be sure to get a promotion (or proposal) in this charming work dress!
Designed for the working girl who likes to take glamour to the office.
Fitted wiggle skirt with charming bodice, white satin collar and white buttons at bust. Long sleeves.
Available in black or black pin stripe polyester with ivory satin collar.The black fabric option has a nice stretch to it

Gloves & fascinator available on accessories page!

     

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  • Ruffle hem wiggle dress

£63

Super girl and very Flattering curvy  wiggle dress with ruffle hem & cute little fan sleeves, ribbon trim & pearlised buttons at bust.  Back zipper fastening.  Knee length approx 42".  Fully lined.
made from the nicest quality 100% cotton.
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Dorothy dress
£68
 
This little dress has all the charm of a 40's musical and a glorious fit too!
Sweetheart neck-line, gingham bows, 'v' skirt line, puffy sleeves and pleated side bodice.  The Dorothy comes in black , blue or red as pictured in sizes 8-22,
Just under the knee length
 
*please see accessories page for matching headband*

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Minnie Dot sundress
£60
Adorable 1950's style sundress!
Very minnie mouse. Wide straps, sweetheart neck-line, fitted mid section and slightly flared skirt.  Also comes in back with white dots!
Has a back zip fastening and lined bodice. The perfect sun dress!
Made from 100% cotton. Beautiful quality fabric.

Polka dot headband available on accessories page!

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1930's darling tea dress
£80
A darling little dress! classic 1930's style with cute puffed sleeves, alternate collar with tie.  With lovely fabric buttons, nice pleats! Stunning little dress with some beautiful period details. Measures 28" long from waist to skirt.

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1930's 'Girl About Town Dress'
£64.00

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Gorgeous little dress harking back to the 30's with it's pretty feminine split sleeves & bows!
Bodice is fully lined and made from a lovely selection of polka dots!
Skirt is plain black.

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Hayride Dress
£67
Swing style dress with gypsy bodice and fitted mid section.  Available in a selection of ginghams with either a dog or cat applique. Has pretty ribbon bows at sleeves.
 
The hayride also comes plain without the trimmings as shown in main picture.

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  • Crushing daisies dress

£68.00

Fresh as a daisy strapless swing dress with fitted midriff & elasticated back for added support.  Back zipper fastening.  Knee length approx 42". 
100% COTTON fully lined.

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  • ROCKIN'KITTEN DRESS *NEW*

£70.00

Fitted wiggle dress for a sultry hourglass look. Square neckline - fitted skirt with back slit, back zipper fastening and fully lined bodice. Three quarter length sleeves. Made from thick quality grey leopard print with a slight stretch.

length 42" taken from shoulder to hem please let me know if you would like an alternative length.

*RED CLUTCH PURSE + FLOWER HEADBAND  available on accessories page!

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