50s dress - love it but please help me with the rest.......

[fiftieslover]

Hello ladies,

I'm going on a much needed (bad year) city day out with the girls. I am a curvy size 16 and am in love with this dress...

www.ripleysclothing.co.uk/products/hb-dixie-hell-bunny-prom-swing-dixie-dress-blue-50s-8-18.html

I have ordered it but have no idea what will go with it. I feel like I will need a shrug as I have enough upper armage to feed a small continent for a month

So - shoes, bag and shrug - anyone have any idea?

I have darkish brown hair and am quite pale (think casper the friendly ghost)

We will be drinking all some of the day

any suggestions much appreciated

Just found this vintage website when looking for a dress for D0G. They have some boleros that may suit.

www.vivienofholloway.com/en/category/Bolero%20Plain/

Thanks queen will take a look now

OP, I prefer the top one of the three bags you've linked and gorgeous shoes!!!!

Hmmm. I'm not a big bad person, as such. But here's some picks:

www.rockabillypinup.co.uk/city-kiss-lock-retro-p-610.html

www.rockabillypinup.co.uk/black-velvet-sugar-skull-lucky-kiss-lock-p-608.html

www.amazon.co.uk/Iron-Fist-Handbag-PARTING-black/dp/B005YZM1Z8/ref=sr_1_3?s=shoes&ie=UTF8&qid=1337194350&sr=1-3

www.daddyzero.com/rockabillypages/rockabillystarpurse.htm

www.amazon.com/Rockabilly-Skulls-Cherries-Handbag-Clutch/dp/B000R9D68C (Maybe a bit busy, though)

ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41LFLwpg1GL.jpg (There are a couple of nice bags by Lux)

www.dualiteaze.com/rosapubylide.html

Oh, wait. I mean to say 'I'm not a big bag person'. I am, of course, bad. Small and bad, though.

lol very bad I bet

Thanks for those, it has GOT to be the second one I LOVE IT

www.rockabillypinup.co.uk/black-velvet-sugar-skull-lucky-kiss-lock-p-608.html

Thanks!!!

Outfit complete - thanks mumsnetters!

Oh, bugger it. I'm bored, and Him Indoors is snoring away.

www.rockalily.com/storage/polka%20dot%20rockabilly%20bag.jpg?__SQUARESPACE_CACHEVERSION=1319755775296

www.attitudeclothing.co.uk/product_29170-62-790_Sourpuss-Ahoy-Sailor-Tote-Bag.htm

3.bp.blogspot.com/-icLEShNWffs/Td1i0Mg7oXI/AAAAAAAAAdY/mCVPPZvZeBA/s1600/MissLFireluciteclutch.jpg

www.polyvore.com/heart_shaped_rubber_handbag_ruffle/thing?id=113664

s7.thisnext.com/media/largest_dimension/DBEC91E3.jpg

www.flickr.com/photos/magicsparklebean/2920716676/

www.babygirlboutique.com/revamp-productions.html

(OMG... want!!! www.debutanteclothing.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/prada16.jpg)

OK. My bladder has announced that it is definitely time to go... oh, but btw I would also suggest pumps. Even if you just have a pair in your bag, they're a lifesaver.

Last linky no workee. See here: www.tumblr.com/tagged/prada-shoes?before=1327859788 and just scroll down. See black flame Prada shoes with Cadillac tail lights. Among others...

too. many. nice. things. need to put the debit card away

and...ive just won this on ebay.. didnt think i'd get it for such a cheeky bid
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Irregular-Choice-LOLA-Medium-Grab-Bag-Turquoise-ICLOL04TUR-RRP-49-99-Brand-New-/320904522827?_trksid=p4340.m185&_trkparms=algo%3DDLSL%252BSIC.NPJS%26its%3DI%26itu%3DUCI%252BUA%26otn%3D10%26pmod%3D320832235703%252B320832235703%26po%3D%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D8461670262009665980&clk_rvr_id=343518496014&afsrc=1

HA! the bag was destiny I tell you. Love it.

Black cropped 1/2 sleeve cardie now though otherwise it's going to tip from fab-tastic to caricature.

Totally off topic, but have you lot seen these beauties?

How about this cropped cardi? It has little bow so would go well;

www.kikisboutique.com/item/Louche/Izzy-Cardigan/8TT

Oooh...Try going with a red heels. I would avoid a shrug. Go minimal on jewellery..can carry a nice red satchel bag or a clutch to go along with it. Tie your hair in a pony and you are ready to go...Good luck!

MrsLettuce I think I need these now

Are you a 4? Schuh have those in ATM, IIRC.

Yes I'm a 4, I'm currently waiting to see if I win some open toed sparkly red sandals from Office if not I'm going to have to have these!