Summer Retro Couture! Love Tie Tops & 40's Swimwear?

Babbette is a composite of two different illustrations from 1948. This two-piece bathing suit is sewn in sky blue, creme and black plaid, poly-rayon broadcloth. Bikini gathers at side bust and pleats at center front set into mitered band at lower bust. High waisted shorts feature inset yoke mirroring the peak of the bikini for a slimming silhouette. Shorts zip up center back. Bikini buttons at center back and back neck for easy adjustment. 

Perhaps your a jeans girl and just want a little sun!   Tie one on in this adorable 1940's inspired tie top.

Looks great with jeans, capris, shorts and even a skirt.

Both available in our shop!

Suzette .. Flirty and Fun Swing Dress

Flirty and fun . . . Suzette, is a welcome addition both on and off the dance floor. Suzette is based on a photograph from 1955. The magenta and black, rayon-acetate, brocade fabric is quite heavy which is in keeping with the thick, dense fabrics fashionable at the time. This halter dress is flattering on most body types. The six gore, full circle skirt can be accompanied by crinolines for a more exaggerated silhoutte. You can see that the skirt spins delightfully. The neckline and hem are framed in black velveteen. The bodice is made of four parts and features black, faceted buttons under each breast. Available at Get Go Retro.

Great News! We are authorized sellers of Revamp Vintage Swimwear!!!!

So excited. We are now an authorized dealer of Revamp Vintage swimwear fashions, they center on swimsuits inspired by designs from 1930-1950,Revamp offers all the elegance and beauty of bygone eras in clothing that can be worn comfortably in a contemporary context. They are gorgeous, well made and so very retro : ) Check them out at GetGoRetro.com

Our favorite... the Lexy. Lots of coverage and still oh so sexy.

We've Added the Revamp Vintage Bridal Line to Our Shop!

We are pleased to add the addition of the Revamp Vintage Bridal line to our online shop. Designer Annamarie von Firley, is a designer with a passion for collecting and wearing vintage clothing, received her first degree from Hampshire College with a Bachelor of Arts in Wooden Toy Design and Construction. She moved to San Francisco nearly seven years ago to earn her second degree from California College of Arts and Crafts and graduated with honors with a BFA in Furniture Design. She formerly was the Product Designer and Operations Manager for Grandiflorum Perfumes. Annamarie is also a professional dancer working with three local companies. In her spare time, Annamarie is an accomplished flying trapeze artist. A member of the Art Deco Society of California, Annamarie has amassed a growing collection of vintage clothing, catalogues, movies, music and art from 1890 to 1950.

We are highlighting the "Lillian" Gown. The bride of the 1940s had World War II to contend with. Rationing of fabric made simplicity in line and trimming an important factor to consider. A bride sometimes had no time to have a gown made before her fiancée was shipped off to war and had to make do with a suit or casual dress. The lucky bride had more time to consider her options. The most popular gown tended to be of rayon-satin worn in an unadorned A-line style. Although simplicity was key, wedding dresses were anything but boring. The A-line dress, also called the princess line, had a fitted bodice, a nipped in waist, and were usually fitted at the neckline, wrist, and midriff. with an A-line skirt. For those brides who wanted a little something different, over-dresses of sheer netting or lace would create a soft look. Moderate length veils were worn with decorative headdresses in a coronet style or a heart shaped style of fabric or lace, that would mimic a sweetheart neckline, a popular 40s motif.

“Lillian” is a stunning and accurate example of bridal wear from the early forties. This lovely dress is stitched in a buttery golden silk charmeuse with an overlay of caramel lace. The silk under-dress is princess-line, five-gore skirt fitted closely at the bodice and waist and is sleeveless with a sweetheart neckline. The overdress adds an air of modesty with a princess-line bodice, wrist-length leg-o-mutton sleeves that fasten with 4 loop and button closures, a high rounded neckline and fastens down the front of the dirndl skirt with 58 self-covered loop and button closures. The overdress made of carmel colored floral embroidered net adds a formal note appropriate for a church wedding.

And, if you are looking for a great Prom Dress, Cocktail Dress or Bridesmaid Dress ... Check out the Vivinne Dress. Gorgeous beyond words!

Both available at GetGoRetro.com