Top 5 Retro Frocks for fuller figures on a budget
Ok, so finding real vintage in plus sizes is not the easiest task in the world and depending on where you live it might even be impossible. Sure there are vintage vendors in etsy shops who sell one off's but it's not easy to tell what will fit, you usually can't return it and if it's real vintage and real fab then it is probably not real cheap.
So if you are a plus size lover of vintage fashions on a budget and you don't mind getting a retro reproduction then here are 5 dresses all under 100 bucks from 5 different sites that you should know about.
Hopefully you might find just what you are looking for!
1. Plus-size retro belted pleat dress - Chicstar.com - $59.95
I'm not madly in love with everything on their site and I find that a lot of it looks a bit costumey but this dress comes in Red and Black, goes up to a size 28, has a bit of spandex for a comfortable stretch fit, is machine washable (unlike a lot of vintage) and with it's full skirt, cute bow and fab collar would make a beautiful addition to any lady's wardrobe.
2. Black & Pink Dainty Eve Wiggle Dress - Unique-Vintage.com - $54 (ON SALE FROM $64)
This site actually has a lot of really cute vintage reproduction dresses in lots of different styles and this super cute wiggle dress with it's bow collar detail really caught my eye. The dress is available up to a 2X and they even do international shipping!
3. Erin Wiggle Dress - Pinupgirlclothing.com - $96
Pinup Girl Clothing as I am sure you know from previous posts is one of my favorite vintage reproduction sites for plus size gals. The have a lot of really really cute stuff in lots of sizes and it won't break the bank. This dress is one of their top sellers and I am sure you can see why. It's sexy and form fitting but comfortable and easy to care for. It's available up to a 4X, has lots of stretch and give and comes in 4 great colors,Turquoise, Black, Green, and Berry (shown here).
4. Big Band Singer Dress - Modcloth.com - $89.99
Mod Cloth is amazing! They have sooooo many super cute designs modern and vintage inspired and many of them are available up to a size 4X. This super cute 40's style dress is one of them. It is available in black and red with adorable polka dots. It's got a sweetheart neckline that is so flattering on every shape but with the keyhole collar you can wear it with almost any bra for support which is extra nice.
5. Betty Lou Honey Dress - Dress911.com - $53.97 (On sale from $89.95)
Dress 911 has a number of very cute vintage inspired frocks in sizes up to 2X. The ship all over the place and have a good return policy and a helpful sizing chart so that you can judge what size to get by your measurements rather than some arbitrary size number. The Betty Lou dress is sweet and light and perfect for summer with a full swing skirt and ties at the waist so you can cinch it in and get that lovely hourglass shape.
That's it for now ladies, hope one of these lovely dresses takes your fancy or that one of these great sites leads you to finding something else adorable that you love. Let me know what you think!