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 'THE PEGGY'
£80.00
. The 'Peggy' is a darling 1930's style dress with all those adorable vintage details that made the decade so stylish. Gathers at bust and shoulders to shoulder yoke.  A delightful shaped midriff and gored skirt. Puffed sleeves are just the thing to complete this charming look. 

fabric: 100% beautiful quality cotton. Lining is polyester satin so please ask if you prefer cotton lining instead!

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The China Rose
£85
The China Rose
£85.00

This 1930's stylish dress has all the romance of the orient. The fabric is exquisite slate blue with striking red cherry blossom and large oriental fans trimmed with gold 100% cotton. The dress comes fully lined and fastens to the back with a zipper.  Red piping trims the 'v' neckline and under-bust. Sumptuous red satin roses adorn the shoulders. This dress has lovely fitted pleats to waist. Skirt length is 30" so this is a longer calf length dress but do ask if you would like an alternative length!

fabric is 100% cotton lining satin polyester please ask if you would like cotton lining instead




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  • The Sally Swing Dress! £80

100% cotton.
 pictured in the navy rose, also available in pale blue rose, dusty pink rose, and light pink rose!

The Sally swing dress has been especially designed for dancing with it's eight gore full swing skirt, 1940's style bodice with sweetheart neck-line, shaped front yoke and gathered sleeves. Has cute tie to bust. Length of skirt 27" but do ask if you would like it cut to you your desired length.

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  • 1940'S MATERNITY WRAP DRESS NEW!

£69

This maternity dress will suit all stages of pregnancy due to it's clever wrap around style. Mother to be can still look charming in her sunday best. The front is gathered to a curved shoulder yoke. The skirt back is styled in a three-gored skirt. The yoke and pocket are trimmed with lace. The tie ends fasten in the back.

100% cotton.
 pictured in the black with pink floral also available in plain or strawberry on royal!

(dress pictured on a size 22 mannequin)
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RED DOT FLORAL OPTION
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*NEW*
THE DORIS
£70
The  'Doris' is full of early 1950's charm with it's full swing skirt hanging in elegant panels. The bodice has a ruched sweetheart neckline with cute tie bow at bust and 'halter' appearance to front with fully covered back. 
Back zipper fasting. Unlined. Available in a wide selection of quiky and retro quality 100% cotton fabrics.
pictured in the navy tattoo option. Please see drop down menu for fabrics. Comes in plain colours too!
length of skirt 27" (need an alternative length?  just ask!)
(Model wears own black easltic belt)
hair flower available on accessories page!

fabric is 100% cotton  except blue palm tree (polycotton).
lining satin polyester please ask if you would like cotton lining instead


     
     
 

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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.

fabric is 100% cotton lining satin polyester please ask if you would like cotton lining instead

     
     
 
*NEW* Pretty Dot flora red/cream or black!
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RED DOT FLORAL OPTION
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PINK TARTAN *NEW*
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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!!
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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.
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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.

               Bodice: 100% cotton lining satin polyester please ask if you would like cotton instead
Skirt: polyester or bengaline

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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.

fabric is 100% cotton lining satin polyester please ask if you would like cotton lining instead

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*NEW* RED 1930'S FLOWER
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JAPANESE GARDEN
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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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BIRDS
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RED LILLIES
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WW2 Dance dress
£75
*NEW FABRIC OPTIONS!

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.

fabric is 100% cotton (with the ecception of green rose, purple rose polyester)  lining satin polyester please ask if you would like cotton lining instead

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*NEW* RIBBONS & BOWS cotton lawn
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LEMON WITH RED ROSES
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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.

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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 has that classic 1940's style with peplum skirt detail and huge bow to side skirt.
Sweetheart neck-line, three quarter length sleeves.  Fully lined with back zip fastening.
Made from a beautiful choice of fabrics.

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Brown & Pink floral
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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.

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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 an array of stunning fabrics


 

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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
RED POLKA DOT - CONTRASTING COLLAR
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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 1950's style swing dress with fitted midriff & elasticated back for added support.  ruched front bodice can turn back at points for contrasting look (see red gingham picture). flared skirt. Back zipper fastening.  Knee length approx 42". 
100% Crisp cotton for stiff skirt . lined.  Available in beautiful daisy fabric options!

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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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