Now that the warm weather has finally began, it's time to get out the Swirl dresses. I have two and I'd actually love a closet full. They are so fun to wear. The problem is everyone else thinks so too. So, to find a Swirl dress is a challenge in itself, then you must find a design you like, and finally find one that is within your budget or what you are willing to pay. Swirl dresses can upwards of $150. So, imagine my luck when I picked up this lovely dress for $25. They are fun to wear and this is great because I have a habit of buying dresses that you would go to a ladies tea party in (sorry can't help myself).
What I also love about Swirl is that even though it is a wrap dress, there are small details that add to the vintage charm. This particular dress has some really cute pockets that are fastened with a bow.
The Vintage Traveler has an expose on Swirl dresses. You can see several posts about these creations.
I also realize that a Swirl dress would go great with wedges. I think I need to hunt down an affordable pair of black 40's/50's wedge shoes. I had to pick up some drycleaning today and I'm friendly with the lady at the drycleaners and she asked me where I was going? If it was somewhere special? You gotta love this as a Swirl was considered a house dress to our vintage counterparts.
There are so many awesome styles and also some really interesting vintage ads for these wonderful dresses.
Do any of you have a Swirl dress? Were you also able to buy yours under the radar so to speak?
Outfit details
Swirl dress $25 etsy
Hairclip Etsy SofisticatedFlowers
Earrings -ebay vintage 50s
Shoes -vintage 40's
It's amazing how little is actually for sale on ebay and etsy here are a couple I spotted to showcase:
$88
$49
Super cute Etsy RaleighVintage
$78
Love this dress on you. That does look fun to wear. And I'm so happy that the daisy swirl dress is in my size!
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Tabea
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Super neat outfit! So classy! Love the price tag too-sweet deal!
ReplyDeleteYou have the absolute bestest (yes, I know, it's not a real word, but it should be and it applies here! :)) luck with finding incredible deals on timelessly pretty vintage pieces. This dress was a total song for just $25. It's really lovely, looks so comfortable, and is completely beautiful on you, my dear friend.
ReplyDelete♥ Jessica
Look at you in that wonderful dress, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
ReplyDeleteYou got the best of the lot.
You look sooooooooooooo pretty.
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I LOOOVE that dress!! I've never even heard of swirl dresses! Now I must search for them!
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Thanks for the education - these are so cool. They look like they would lend themselves to a sewing project if a pattern can be located.
ReplyDeleteYours is perfectly gorgeous!
Peace & grace,
Lynne
You look so great! I love the colors on this dress and had no clue about swirl dresses! Thank you for writing a post about them!! xox
ReplyDeleteYou look great! Love the dress! Ive been wanting a Swirl for a while now, just been waiting for the right one to come along that I can afford. lol. I could never luck up and find one for $25, thats amazing!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of swirl dresses before - yours is stunning, and looks so lovely on you! Beautiful cut and print to it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great deal - and really vibrant colours too! You look great in this dress!
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies!
ReplyDeleteThey are just so charming! I love the print on yours!
ReplyDelete-Jamie
ChatterBlossom
I do not have any swirl dresses, though I do like them. They are typically just to spendy for me.
ReplyDeleteI love yours though!