Vintage style?

[klwa]

The background here is, DH's grandfather turns 100 this September. I spoke to DH's aunt yesterday about the party. That's when I found out they want everyone to dress "old-fashioned". (Aunt was very excited about this idea! VERY excited.) So, I'm trying to decide how much I want to spend to look "vintage". :)

I've spent some time looking at Modcloth, and am considering something like: http://media1.modcloth.com/community_outfit_image/000/000/197/712/img_462w_75cb8c4b7825.jpg , minus the cardiagn. That way, the shirt is something I can easily wear to work, and the shirt & skirt can be styled to not look as vintage later.

I've also been to unique vintage, which I hadn't heard of before yesterday, so I was wondering if anyone had bought from there before? Specifically, I was looking at something like this: http://www.unique-vintage.com/collectif-1940s-watercolor-floral-tamara-chiffon-swing-dress.html But, I don't see it getting used after the party.

For those wondering, I'm 5'-6", 175-ish, and wear a 12 most of the time. If you were me, what would you wear?

Ah, and just so no one thinks I'm aiming a bit too "new", aunt said she's dressing in 40s style clothing so she can sing "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy", so I think 40-50s would be fine.

Also, if anyone has ideas on good places to get clothes for my kids, let me know those, too!

[Tenasparkl]

Also check out Pin Up Girl Clothing (http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/). I love going in there to try on the dresses.

[echoesofspring]

How fun! I think post 40's/50's styles will be your best bet due to availability and suitability to an curvier figure ;) The hardest part about finding vintage clothing is finding sizes greater than an 6 or an 8, when a larger size is available it often gets snapped up b/c there are so few of them. You are luckier than me though because of your height! Here are some other stores you might check:

- E-bay and etsy can be hit or miss, they are generally overpriced and often misrepresented as far as condition, but I've gotten some scores there
- https://www.bluevelvetvintage.com/ - super nice to order from, carries her own line, some other modern lines as well as vintage clothing
- http://www.trashydiva.com/
- http://www.shabbyapple.com/ - I've never ordered from them, but like looking

Can you do something like a Joan look from Mad Men? I find her styles to be easier to pull off than the 50's nipped waist http://www.fashion-era.com/trends_2010/mad-men-hendricks.htm#Slinky_Joanie_Looks_for_Curvy_Girls_ Joan_Holloway

Sorry these are probably mostly dress links, not shirts/skirts