Help Me- Before I Cry.

[Natalie Marie]

So i have a christmas shoot coming up. its not typical christmas pinup, but more of a "New Look" (1945-1964) style of shoot.

I ordered a red swing dress that was a faux wrap on the top (photo below)

It fits me in the most disgusting manner imaginable. And its the correct size. So I'm on the hunt for a new outfit.

Unfortunately, I am finding NOTHING. I've searched high and low on the internet. Amazon, overstock, ebay, etsy....all my local vintage stores, the goodwill...and i've come up with nothing in terms of a red vintage style dress.

I'm thinking separates would be an easier route- but my brain is so wracked from this fiasco, my stellar shopping skills are shot.

Can anybody offer me some suggestions? I'd really appreciate it!

[KIKI VARGAS]

Stop Staring is having their holiday sale next month. It's only in their store in Paramount, it's the greatest sale ever! Last year I spent $300, got 6 dresses. One was worth almost $200.

[richardwangphotography]

What size are you?

And what price range are you looking at?

If you really want New Look, I can rustle up a Liili Ann, Joseph Magnin or Dior New York.

Now if you really want to go all out, I can even get a Jacques Fath, or Dior Couture.

[Edson Carlos]

Richard speaks the truth. Wicked connections!

richardwangphotography said:

What size are you? And what price range are you looking at?

If you really want New Look, I can rustle up a Liili Ann, Joseph Magnin or Dior New York.

Now if you really want to go all out, I can even get a Jacques Fath, or Dior Couture.

[ladyj]

Pencil skirt and a red corset!! Naughty christmas!

[Lettie VonDread{★}]

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two http://www.unique-vintage.com/1950s-retro-style-polka-criss-cross-b...
three http://www.unique-vintage.com/sale-heartbreaker-style-black-diner-d...

[Didi De La Rosa]

holy crap richard!! i know who im crying to next time im late for the ball!!
xo

[Miss Lizzy D. Vine {★}]

I'll say! I'd like some fancies too.

Edson {PL Team} said:

Richard speaks the truth. Wicked connections!

richardwangphotography said:

What size are you? And what price range are you looking at?

If you really want New Look, I can rustle up a Liili Ann, Joseph Magnin or Dior New York.

Now if you really want to go all out, I can even get a Jacques Fath, or Dior Couture.

[Miss Lizzy D. Vine {★}]

www.peachcupcakes.com maybe you can do a full apron over the dress? Or, drop the dress completely, purchase a full apron and keep the unders simple? Like an old 60s ad. A skirt and white top?

[Sara Sundae]

Red pencil skirt with a sweater with a faux fur collar. and often times you can find the collar separatly to add to any sweater! Maybe put a vintage pin on it too!
Thats my two cents, hope it helps . . . I like the apron idea too, I see Holiday themed ones at antique stores all the time!

[richardwangphotography]

Here's another suggestion.

Take the dress to a seamstress and have it altered.

[Natalie Marie]

omg, thank you everybody for the suggestions. i sincerely will be keeping these in mind for a Christmas shoot next year. or i may do more than one this year....

anyway, richard. your connections are insane. if i ever need something more high end...i'll be looking in your direction. and with the idea of altering- the seamstress i see regularly didn't even want to work on it- the dress looks THAT bad on me. and its really cheap fabric. it is cotton, but it falls along the lines of the cardboard-ish sheets that you'd buy for the guest room that nobody ever stays in.

[Penny Baker]

I have the heartbreaker diner dress and I love it!!! I get compliments on it every time I wear it out, so I would totally rock that one, and it is on sale right now. Good luck!



Lettie VonDread said:

One http://www.bluevelvetvintage.com/Trashy-Diva-Red-New-Look-Courtney-..." target="_blank">
two http://www.unique-vintage.com/1950s-retro-style-polka-criss-cross-b...
three http://www.unique-vintage.com/sale-heartbreaker-style-black-diner-d...