Monday, Sept 30 2024

The Perfect 1940s Style Dress from Pretty Retro OOTD • Vintage Frills

By A Mystery Man Writer

A few months ago, I reviewed a beautiful floral 40s style dress from new brand Pretty Retro. As I said in that review, the dress would be perfect to wear to 1940s events. Last week I received anther gorgeous dress from them and this one is every bit as lovely and a very authentic tribute to 40s fashions. For those of you unfamiliar with the brand, it comes from the creators of established repro brand The House of Foxy, and is an affordable range of staple items for a vintage wardrobe. The range consists of several dresses as well as a great range of separates. The dress in todays review is the latest new addition to the collection and comes in a choice of green and red. Since green is my favourite colour and I don’t have nearly enough of it in my wardrobe, I knew it was the perfect dress for me. I love the simple shirt style and all the extra details are really flattering. The dress has pleats and tucks in all the right places, giving it a very authentic vintage feel and setting it a cut above similar reproductions I’ve tried. I love the slightly padded […]

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