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Diminutive Dresses
My neighbor Bich Ngoc is a tiny Vietnamese woman. Not regular tiny. Like when she turns to the side, she disappears tiny. Shopping in the children’s section tiny. Anyway, you get it. She’s small. And because she is so miniscule, her fashion problems are often dismissed because small is viewed by most as an advantageous trait. Unfortunately for Bich Ngoc, few people (especially other women, rawr) have sympathy for her plight. That is, until now. Today, we are featuring a number of diminutive vintage dresses for women like Bich Ngoc, all in sizes extra small and smaller. And not just cute girly dresses, but sexy frocks to put a little sizzle on our lusciously lean ladies. Click on each image below to see the full listing.
Vintage 1960s celadon satin cocktail dress, size XXS-XS, from crushvintage on etsy. $64.
Vintage late-1950s Lanz navy party dress, size XXS, from coralvintage on etsy. $200.
Vintage 1960s mod cage dress, size XS-S, from Thrush on etsy. $118.
Vintage floral halter dress, size xxs, from bitterrootvintage on etsy. $28.
Vintage 1960s white party dress, size XS-S, from Thrush on etsy. $84.
Vintage 1950s mocha latte wiggle dress, size XXS-XS, from retrorocketgirl on etsy. $65.
Check out this sexy plunging halter dress. Vintage 1960s blue Hawaiian maxi dress, size XXS-XS, from CatseyeVintage on etsy. $125. Just marked down! 50% off!
If I were this size, this would be mine! Vintage 1960s mod dress, size XXS-XS, from michelleanna on etsy. $40.
Vintage 1960s black and gold cocktail dress from HepCatClothes on etsy, size XXS-XS. $185.
Vintage 1970s day dress, size XS, from vintagemarmalade on etsy. $46.
So sexy. I love the low back and fitted darts. Vintage tweed and raw edge black lace dress from Samlovesvintage on etsy, size 0. $89.
Vintage red dress, size XXS-XS, from JulesAtelier on etsy. $97.90.
Vintage 1960s silk brocade dress, so Mad Men, size XXS-XS, from leafpeoplevintage on etsy. $29.
Vintage 1950s chiffon secretary dress from VeriteVintage on etsy, size XXS-XS. $124.
Vintage 1970s pink sun dress, size XXS-XS, from HalfPastaFreckle on etsy. $28.
Vintage turquoise & white polka dot dress, size XXS-XS, from LolaJeanVintage on etsy. $40.
Vintage plaid mini-dress, size XXS-XS, from DiamondGraffiti on etsy. $12.
Vintage sweet eyelet sun dress, size XXS, from MsTips on etsy. $42.
10 Vintage Dresses Under $10
Simply 10 great vintage dresses for less than $10. Click on each image below to see the full listing.
Vintage 1970s blue plaid Peggy dress, size S-M, from bardotvintage on etsy. $9.99.
Vintage 1960s space age navy blue scooter dress, size L-XL. Current bid $9.99 on eBay.
Vintage 1960s op art geometric print dress, size L-XL. Current bid $9.99 on eBay.
Vintage orangey-red half sleeve turtleneck dress, size M. Current bid .99 cents on eBay.
Vintage 1970s secretary dress, size M/L, on eBay. Current bid .99 cents.
Vintage 1970s tropical floral black palm leaf dress. Current bid $4.99 on eBay.
So Built by Wendy. Vintage 1980s plaid mini-dress from vastlyvintagefrocks on etsy, size smallish. $9.99.
Vintage 1970s Gunne Sax calico dress, size M. Current bid .99 cents on eBay.
Vintage 1970s to early 1980s striped dress from DejaVuExperience on etsy. Size 8-ish. $9.99.
Vintage 1960s floral mini-dress from OhSweetJosephine on etsy. $9.99.
Vintage Red Dress Needs Home
Someone please buy this dress and wear the hell out of it. It’s phenomenal.
Vintage 1970s cherry red draped sleeveless maxi dress. Buy it Now for $42 on eBay.
Egyptian Revival
Earlier this year, after a violent revolution that lasted 18 days, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak finally stepped down, ending three decades of mostly unchallenged rule.
To celebrate the tenacity and courage of the citizens of Egypt, we are having an Egyptian revival here on the blog, featuring a collection of vintage (or vintage-y) Egyptian-inspired artifacts our fashion archeologists dug up on etsy and eBay this week. Think of this as ammo for your one-person fashion revolution. Click on each image below to see the full listing.
Vintage 1960s/1970s goddess dress with screen printed hieroglyphs, gorgeous pleats and a matching belt, by Alfred Shaheen. $149 on eBay.
Vintage Egyptian revival necklace on eBay. Starting bid $8.99.
Vintage geometric Egyptian-inspired top from SpunSugarVintage on etsy. $22.
Pharaoh head earrings by sheilabjewels on etsy. $35.
Vintage robe with Egyptian motif from FabFoundFrocks on etsy. $64.
Vintage 1980s Egyptian print maillot on eBay. $24.99.
Vintage hieroglyphs dress from AfternoonShowers on etsy. $43.
Vintage Egyptian revival cufflinks on eBay. Starting bid $4.99.
Vintage 1970s disco shirt with camels and pyramids from Flashbax on etsy. $10.
Vintage Egyptian twins leather handbag from LuckyRabbitShoppe on etsy. $25.
Vintage 1960s maillot from pineapplemint on etsy. $19.20.
Egyptian king earrings by irenebreeden on etsy. $8.
Vintage 1970s Egyptian embroidered tunic from lusciousvintage on etsy. $38.
Vintage 1970s Egyptian sphinx top from SallyJaneVintage on etsy. $26.
Vintage 1980s Egyptian Queen Nefertiti skirt from streeturchinvintage on etsy. $33.
Fashion Files: The Golden Age of the Secretary
After several notorious decades of stenography and coffee fetching, the office secretary eventually became extinct after the 1980s, replaced by administrative assistants and executive assistants. The title of secretary has since been relegated to condo association boards and official cabinet positions like Defense Secretary. Yawn.
To honor our fallen foremothers, today we revisit the Golden Age of the Secretary, from the wiggle skirts of the 1950s to the puffy sleeves of the 1980s. Click on each image below to see the listing. And hold my calls.
50s-era embellished brocade satin dress on eBay. Starting bid $112.
50s-era emerald green wiggle dress in raw silk on eBay. Starting bid $19.99.
50s-era bronze and black plaid secretary dress on eBay. Buy it Now for $24.95.
50s to 60s double-breasted secretary dress in lime green on eBay. Starting bid $16.12.
50s to 60s atomic knit secretary top and skirt on eBay. Starting bid $19.99.
60s orange ruffled secretary dress on eBay. Starting bid $14.99.
60s secretary dress with scarf on eBay. Buy it Now $49.99.
60s silver floral brocade dress on eBay. Starting bid $14.99.
60s two piece secretary suit on eBay. Buy it Now $15.99.
60s to 70s secretary mini dress with ascot and pleats on eBay. Starting bid $9.99.
70s floral peaches and cream secretary dress with tuxedo trim on eBay. Starting bid $9.99.
70s striped secretary blouse on eBay. Starting bid $9.95.
70s stripey secretary dress with pussy bow on eBay. Starting bid $9.99. Buy it Now for $18.
70s accordion secretary dress with ascot tie on eBay. Starting bid $13.99.
70s to early 80s blue and white striped secretary dress on eBay. Current bid $8.05.
80s sheer navy blue secretary dress with Peter Pan collar and cuffs on eBay. Starting bid $19.99.
80s light pink tuxedo secretary dress with wide cuffs on eBay. Starting bid $9.99.
80s purple tiger print peplum secretary dress on eBay. Starting bid $14.99.
80s secretary polka dot blouse with ascot tie on eBay. Buy it Now for $32.50.
80s champagne secretary dress with ascot on eBay. Starting bid .99 cents.
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