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Friday, May 31, 2013

Swirl Wrap Dress


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

















14 comments:

  1. 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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  2. Hey,
    super schöne Kleider. :)
    Kisses
    Tabea

    http://wolkedrei.blogspot.de/

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  3. Super neat outfit! So classy! Love the price tag too-sweet deal!

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  4. You 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.

    ♥ Jessica

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  5. Look at you in that wonderful dress, ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh
    You got the best of the lot.
    You look sooooooooooooo pretty.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  6. I LOOOVE that dress!! I've never even heard of swirl dresses! Now I must search for them!
    Www.modestyismypolicy.blogspot.com

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  7. 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.

    Yours is perfectly gorgeous!

    Peace & grace,
    Lynne

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  8. 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

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  9. You 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!

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  10. I've never heard of swirl dresses before - yours is stunning, and looks so lovely on you! Beautiful cut and print to it.

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  11. What a great deal - and really vibrant colours too! You look great in this dress!

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  12. They are just so charming! I love the print on yours!
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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  13. I do not have any swirl dresses, though I do like them. They are typically just to spendy for me.

    I love yours though!

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