FabSwingers.com forum: Rockabilly dresses advice needed

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I am looking for a little advice from curvy ladies. I love the whole Rockabilly style swing dresses that are out there. They look especially sexy with heels and backseam stockings!

However I am a curvy 18 on the bottom but only a 38c on top. So have often found a size 18 is a good fit on my waist but too baggy on the boobs.

Does anyone have any advice on brands of dress that don't have this issue? Or any other useful tips?

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By *obwithkiltMan
over a year ago

Belton

Hellbunny... Definitely Hellbunny

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By *tephanie19631TV/TS
over a year ago

oxford

Mix a skater style skirt with a burlesque top ?

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Been looking at hell bunny but was not sure about the fitting issue so thanks for the suggestion xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Mix a skater style skirt with a burlesque top ?"

That's a good suggestion thank you x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Mix a skater style skirt with a burlesque top ?"

This

I think a big 50s style skirt with an off the shoulder top is a great look and means you can get the perfect fit.

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By *evaquitCouple
over a year ago

Catthorpe

"Mix a skater style skirt with a burlesque top ?

This

I think a big 50s style skirt with an off the shoulder top is a great look and means you can get the perfect fit. "

Mrs N loves this look and has similar issues, lower half to top half ratio which puts her off, hmmm, will show her this thread.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Mix a skater style skirt with a burlesque top ?

This

I think a big 50s style skirt with an off the shoulder top is a great look and means you can get the perfect fit. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Probably not much help but I get mine made by a friend as I like the skirt to be longer all I do is supply the material and she makes it up for me got about 5 of her so far maybe contact some who makes dresses near you

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Been looking at hell bunny but was not sure about the fitting issue so thanks for the suggestion xx"
im a 38 on top and much bigger on the bottom but take a 16 in most hell bunny and rockabilly style dresses.. love pretty kitty fashion for dresses too but some are a small fit x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

theres a shop called forties to noughties that sell a lot of 50s style clothing .shops in blackpool but they have an online website too

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like Lady V London for this type of skirt and dress.

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By *econdhand RoseWoman
over a year ago

Nr Dumfries

I love Hellbunny but find every dress is different - you have to check the size guide for each individual one. Their halter neck dresses are great as the have long ties and are generous in material so they cover many bust variations.

I buy from a website called Tiger Milly - they do quite a few brands all with a good size guide. They have slots of skirts and tops so you can mix and match for a good fit.

Or go for Capri pants and top for alternative Rockabilly look.

Rose x

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By *ave DevineMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Vivian of Holloway looks nice stuff x google them xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lindy bop...... think they go up to a size 26-28. Their stuff it really good quality and resonable prices. They do the big 50'd dresses but also a huge selection of skirts and tops. They are sized but each product is measured individually so you'll know the exact bust measurement etc. Buy loads from there x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Vivian of Holloway looks nice stuff x google them xx"

just about to post that..their clothes are great,and fit all different shapes and sizes..beautifully cut, and boned..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I am looking for a little advice from curvy ladies. I love the whole Rockabilly style swing dresses that are out there. They look especially sexy with heels and backseam stockings!

However I am a curvy 18 on the bottom but only a 38c on top. So have often found a size 18 is a good fit on my waist but too baggy on the boobs.

Does anyone have any advice on brands of dress that don't have this issue? Or any other useful tips?

Wiggle dresses flatter curves and look very sexy with heels and backseam stockings

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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago

harrow

"I am looking for a little advice from curvy ladies. I love the whole Rockabilly style swing dresses that are out there. They look especially sexy with heels and backseam stockings!

However I am a curvy 18 on the bottom but only a 38c on top. So have often found a size 18 is a good fit on my waist but too baggy on the boobs.

Does anyone have any advice on brands of dress that don't have this issue? Or any other useful tips?

I am sure my mum gets stuff from a shop on eBay will try and find out - also a few friends are in to it

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"theres a shop called forties to noughties that sell a lot of 50s style clothing .shops in blackpool but they have an online website too"

Thanks will check that out

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Been looking at hell bunny but was not sure about the fitting issue so thanks for the suggestion xx im a 38 on top and much bigger on the bottom but take a 16 in most hell bunny and rockabilly style dresses.. love pretty kitty fashion for dresses too but some are a small fit x "

Maybe be worth getting a 16 then rather than a 18 is hell bunny dress. Certainly food for thought x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I like Lady V London for this type of skirt and dress."

Will check it out thanks

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Probably not much help but I get mine made by a friend as I like the skirt to be longer all I do is supply the material and she makes it up for me got about 5 of her so far maybe contact some who makes dresses near you "

This is something I have thought about doing in the past as I am a bit of a odd shape. Just need to kind someone.

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By *ustMe06Woman
over a year ago

...the naughty spot.

Buy the size you need and have it altered...its not that expensive and it's worth it because then you get a dress that you can really feel good in. Xx

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I love Hellbunny but find every dress is different - you have to check the size guide for each individual one. Their halter neck dresses are great as the have long ties and are generous in material so they cover many bust variations.

I buy from a website called Tiger Milly - they do quite a few brands all with a good size guide. They have slots of skirts and tops so you can mix and match for a good fit.

Or go for Capri pants and top for alternative Rockabilly look.

Rose x"

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"I am looking for a little advice from curvy ladies. I love the whole Rockabilly style swing dresses that are out there. They look especially sexy with heels and backseam stockings!

However I am a curvy 18 on the bottom but only a 38c on top. So have often found a size 18 is a good fit on my waist but too baggy on the boobs.

Does anyone have any advice on brands of dress that don't have this issue? Or any other useful tips?

Wiggle dresses flatter curves and look very sexy with heels and backseam stockings

Well I do have a big bum so can see that working well x

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Lindy bop...... think they go up to a size 26-28. Their stuff it really good quality and resonable prices. They do the big 50'd dresses but also a huge selection of skirts and tops. They are sized but each product is measured individually so you'll know the exact bust measurement etc. Buy loads from there x"

Thanks will check them out x

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

Hell Bunny and Lindy Bop are good (their skirts as well as their dresses; they have a gorgeous pinafore style skirt I would love to wear with a Bardot necked top but I have the exact opposite ratio problem) and a lot of the Hell Bunny ones are adjustable due to the neck fastening (think halter neck). I also love Hearts and Roses London; I have to pick carefully because theirs are sometimes a little tight across the boobs for me but that might be perfect for you.

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By *ischief ManagedCouple
over a year ago

manchester

we love the rockabilly look hence our next themed night at cupids (curvy thursday 11th) is rockabilly / pin up.

Mrs loves the helly bunny dresses too

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