Showing posts with label Antique Child Dresses. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Antique Child Dresses. Show all posts

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Swimdress Is Back!



The Swimdress Is Back!


Who knew that the swimdress would make a return to Australian swimwear wardrobes?

The swimdress conjures images of Hollywood beauties Rita Hayworth, Betty Grable, Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield, all with legs 'up to here' and immaculately pedicured feet.

But as they say, everything old is new again, and the swimdress is an absolute delight in terms of cut, style and its cleverness in hiding a multitude of sins. Now that we've seen how gorgeous the latest versions are, we can't imagine why they've been gone so long!

You can't go past a swimdress in the class stakes.

Sure, there are plenty of women for whom baring as much skin as possible is a priority, and sun hats off to them! But for those of us who prefer a little more coverage, but who don't want to forgo style, the sexy swimdress is the answer. Turn yourself into a Hollywood pinup girl and try one on! We can practically guarantee you'll adore how you look in it! Glamour, colour and it lends itself so well to accessorising.

The swimdress's best claim to fame - since Old Glamour Hollywood days - is its gorgeous cut. It's highly flattering to a range of body types and it enhances the curves of the female body. You can also select from varied necklines, backlines, strap styles and swim skirt lengths; whatever you feel looks best on your shape. As one piece swimwear goes, the swimdress takes swimsuits to a new level.

For the most part it looks like a regular one piece but its most endearing feature is its skirt which can be flouncy and flirty, bell-shaped, ruffled or slightly plainer. The skirt can be longer or shorter and some designers offer the one swimdress style with a choice of variations.

Plus size swimwear women love the fact that the swimdress comes in larger sizes too. For some, it helps to hide their least favourite features and highlight what they love. A ruffle-detailed neckline accentuates a beautiful bustline whilst the skirt can help to hide a flabby bottom. The longer line of the swimdress helps to add length to the torso and gorgeous patterned fabrics divert attention away from the silhouette of a not-so-hourglass figure and toward the prettier features.

Contrary to popular opinion, the swimdress's emphasis is not entirely on hiding flaws, but on accentuating the parts you'd like to flaunt. And to be frank, the swimdress is finding favour not just with curvaceous women who look for plus size swimwear. It's fast becoming popular in the smaller sizes too; perhaps they're used to wearing bikini swimwear, but sometimes feel the need for a bit more coverage. Don't we all have days when we feel like we'd like to cover up our tummy?

The fact is, the swimdress is a charmer. Women of all sizes, body shapes, ages and vintages love it and we're particularly glad it's making a return visit. You can still have your regular one piece or your skimpy bikini swimwear, but most women will have a day at the beach or poolside when they'll be thrilled that they bought a swimdress.



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Swim Dress



The Swim Dress - Beauty, Style and Sophistication All in One

In a world we are constantly made aware of a thinking Ozone layer, global warming and increased cancer levels. The message that is being spread, now more than ever, is that we need to cover up more and apply more effective sunscreens. But with the raised temperatures, we have also seen an increase in people flocking to the beach, or taking a dip in the pool to cool down.

Even if you are not body conscious, these reasons alone are often good enough encouragement to not don those all bearing swimming outfits. Well to you and all those body conscious ladies out there. There is a highly effective and very fashionable solution to the problem. It is called a swim dress.

The swim dress although never really having gone out of fashion, has marked its return to the beach with sizzling selection. With dresses ranging from the simple and sexy, to the elegant designer outfits. It's a return has been met with great approval by all women.

These dresses are now made using UV protective or resistant material, helping to protect your skin from the increasingly dangerous UV rays. Whilst being comfortable and not to mention fashionably flirty, these dresses are now readily available in sexy and sassy little numbers or more conservative dress cuts. With cuts and styles geared to being figure flattering, many of these dresses now also available with added support and control panels. To help you look and feel like a million bucks. The swim dress may just still end up being your best outfit this summer.

The swim dress has always been a classic choice for the more couture shoppers, even with the various two-piece swimsuits available today. And there is no better way to show your individual style and grace than by donning one of these elegant swim dresses, as they provide an elegant and sharp look in one of the most casual environments. All that whilst enabling you to put only as much of your body on display as you feel comfortable with.

Shopping the right swim dress may end up being a bit more difficult than to wear it. With the vast range and selection available, incorporating almost any imaginable color and print. You most likely would end up wanting a different one for each day of the week. With the legendary pinup girls like Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page having donned them, who would not want to portray that beauty and glam whilst relaxing by the pool or the beach?

The swim dress has often considered by many as a coverall for flaws. When fact is, a swim dress will help you make the best of your features. By helping you disguise the flaws, not covering them up. And even though you may not be able to do laps in the pool like an Olympic swimming athlete. The swim dress is comfortable enough to take a cooling dip whilst looking glamorous. What more could any girl want?



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Thursday, April 22, 2010

fall winter 2010

Leather gloves

Love this trend. Unlike other seasons, this time gloves can be absolutely different. Play with colors and shapes. Just make sure the gloves are leather, as this material is definitely a lead one this fall and winter.

Yeti-look

Fall/Winter 2009-2010 fashion trends and key looks - shaggy fur coats in bright colors

No I’m not asking you to stop cutting hair and having a shower. Channel your inner wild with the Yeti-look coats also known as Chubby. Shaggy coats in vibrant colors – that must be hot! You’ll look drop dead gorgeous and trendy if pair them with thigh-high boots and swagger.

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Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Fab Antique Bisque Doll Dress W Wonderful Embroidery


BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE BISQUE DOLL Pink FABULOUSLY EMBROIDERD DRESS needing TLC!!!!

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LOTS to LIST TODAY…!!! I HAVE TONS of INVENTORY that I am going to do BUY IT NOWS ON……

The items are mostly from the TURN OF THE CENTURY …..but please read descriptions…!!!

The LOW prices in no way indicate quality…I am just OVERSTOCKED..and I am offering these to you with discounts so that you can get great QUALITY VINTAGE / ANTIQUE items at a reasonable price…

This auction is for:
A FANTASTIC, FANTASTIC GUARANTEED ANTIQUE BISQUE DOLL DRESS!!!

THIS DRESS IS BEAUTIFUL IN PERSON with the DELICATE CREAM EMBROIDERED WORK on BODICE, SLEEVE EDGE and HEM area on a PINK BACKGROUND!! It has overall fading and ageing..but as you can see it STILL LOOKS STUNNING!!

The embroidered work is very DELCIATE…..It is ALL OVER THE BODICE AREA ON THE FRONT and BACK of the dress…

The HEM area has the same embroidered work all around…

The sleeve edges are DEICATELY SCALLOPED and above that is the same embroidered work…

The dress is delicately gathered…and falls from the bodice …

There are 2 large frayed holes on either side of the dress…but because there is so much GATHERING of the FABRIC, you could stitch the fabric by overlaying the gathering and the holes wouldn’t show when displayed..
There are a few other minor splits in the fabric and the fabric is gently aged but nice…There are also a few stains…but in my opinion they are minor and add to the fantastic appearence of this dress…It is SUPER, SUPER GORGEOUS!!!!

The dress is approx 16″ long with sleeves being approx 4 1/2″ long.

It is approx 12 1/2″ around at the underarm level..It has 2 buttons in the back but no button holes…I believe it originally closed with a pin or stitching…..

Although this dress has damage…in my opinion it is a SUPERIOR QUALITY DRESS!!! and will make a FANTASTIC DISPLAY on your favorite bisque doll!!

THIS IS GUARANTEED ANTIQUE!!! It is NOT NEW made from old fabric…It came from an extensive collection that I aquired last year…!!

I have no reserve!

By placing a bid on our items, you are agreeing to all our terms noted.All Sales are Final and items are sold as is. Please use PHOTOS as part of the description.
I work hard for my feedback, and want to make your buying experience with me pleasurable.

I pack EVERYTHING SAFELY as I pack ANTIQUES for a living!!

Also, I am a GREEN ENVIRONMENTLY CONSCIOUS person, using boxes from a clothing store that are NEW, used just to ship items to that store..and are not dirty!!
I do not believe in cutting down more trees to make paper for new boxes.

I also use CLEAN packing material around your item and CLEAN NEWSPAPER that is just part of the packing and does not come in contact with your item which has been carefully wrapped first…

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