Anyone know where to find a vintage style gown on these here internets?

[cassandra uprising]

I'm looking for a 1930's or 40's evening gown to where as my wedding dress in October. I've looked at costumes shops and I've combed the web and I'm having a hard time finding a dress that isn't a gazillion dollars and is in my size. I'm looking for a Jean Harlow type of number, a simple but elegant bias cut dress. Does any one know of any websites out there that makes these types of gowns? I'm not looking for a 70 year old gown per say, but one in that style. It's getting down to the wire and I'd appreciate any suggestions.

Thanks

[spinbaby]

1. Find a good seamstress

and have it made.

[cassandra uprising]

3. I've been thinking about taking that route

but I've haven't found a pattern of the particular style I want.

grrr

[Cerridwen]

5. Just in case you haven't already checked it out

Vintage Vogue

http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/voguepatterns/shop.cgi?s.list.20006.x=1

edit: wrong link d'oh

[cassandra uprising]

10. Wow! no I haven't seen that

thanks so much!

[Cerridwen]

18. You are welcome - I hope you find what you're looking for

or even something close - a good seamstress/tailor will be able to take the skirt from one and combine with the sleeve of another and with the neckline of another, etc. It may take more patterns, but it will give you a larger selection.



:hi:

[Love Bug]

2. Check Ebay

My sister has bought many fine vintage 40s dresses from ebay. I can find out from her the names of the dealers she has bought from.

[cassandra uprising]

7. That would be fantastic.

I tried combing ebay a while ago and I haven't been back since. I've never used ebay before. It's hard finding these types of dresses that aren't made for a 20 inch waist.

[JimmyJazz]

4. isn't bettyellen in the fashion business? And, she's in NY -

she might be able to give you a hand. Good luck. And...no matter what dress you are wearing, I know you'll look stunning :)

[cassandra uprising]

11. I'm not sure who that is.

And thanks sweetheart. I really want to wear something different and spacial. I've been to several bridal salons and the dresses are ridiculous. And what they expect you to pay for em? no effing way.

[JimmyJazz]

12. She's VERY nice and I'm sure, if she can, she'd love to help you out.

I'll send her this thread. :hi:

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

6. There is a place in LA that has used gowns that were props

from movies/ televison or worn one time to the Academy Awards...I tried calling my friend for the name but she is taking a nap..I left a message...as soon as she rings me back, I will post it

[cassandra uprising]

13. Unreal!

That sounds incredible. Thank you so very very much. DU to the rescue!

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

17. soon as she wakes up, I'll PM ya or post it here..as an example

She purchased an Armani gown there for 250.00...so the prices are not exorbitant.

[cassandra uprising]

19. Holy CRAP!

That is absolutely amazing.

Does the store have a web page?

[Beaverhausen]

24. Are you thinking about Decades on Melrose Ave.?

I can't find a website but here is some info about it:

http://losangeles.citysearch.com/profile/78405#editorialreview

[sinkingfeeling]

8. The same answer as always: E-Bay!

[bettyellen]

27. Tht's right- lot of the vintge sellers have their own sites also...

look for sellers others auctions and for their Ebay store. most of them have one or both of them.

[Beware the Beast Man]

9. What up, CU?

:hi:

[cassandra uprising]

14. And for you my dear

:*

[mzteris]

15. were you looking for

specifically bridal vintage? I got that impression from a post further down....

http://www.lilaccottagevintageclothing.com/store/customer/home.php?cat=39

[cassandra uprising]

21. Not vintage bridal, that's lovely web site though.

I'd be thrilled with a really classy evening gown from that period.

[ihaveaquestion]

16. Google - "Vintage Swing Dance Clothes"

and you might get lucky. I found this one that looks promising - http://jabotsboutique.com/womensdept.html

Also Try E-bay.

I swing dance regularly, but I gave up finding vintage clothes that fit. There's just too little out there. I started making my own when I want something special.

Good Luck!

[Beaverhausen]

20. a couple of links to check out

http://www.raspberryberet.com/

http://www.allthingsrenaissance.com/

both of these were from a DUer a few months ago

[MrsMatt]

22. You could contact

a local theatre that builds their own costumes and see if they have any good cutter/drapers they have on their hire list that they could recommend that have are currently laid off. A talented cutter/draper can build your dress from a picture or drawing.

[sinkingfeeling]

23. Here's one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48866&item=8317508934&rd=1

[sinkingfeeling]

25. This one is really something! Once you find some of these, you can

visit their 'Ebay Stores' for more!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=48560&item=8300338621&rd=1&ssPageName=WD1V

[Patiod]

26. I bought dress online for a 40's themed engagement party

I believe the store was in Maine - they were VERY nice, and the dress was perfect. It was a tough search, because it seems there weren't a lot of 5'11" women back then. Can I remember the name? Of course not!

But there are a lot of places that are similar here: http://www.tias.com/stores/dir/bycat/Vintage_Clothing.shtml