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What decade do you think of when you see this dress?

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Shockers · 10/02/2019 21:08

Hi, I’m going to a 50s inspired ball but I don’t really want the full skirted look. I think this dress is probably more 40s, but what decade would you think of if you saw someone wearing it?

What decade do you think of when you see this dress?
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Battytwatty · 10/02/2019 21:10

It’s looks to me like a 1940s dress. Like the type women would wear during the WW2

NottonightJosepheen · 10/02/2019 21:11

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iklboo · 10/02/2019 21:11

Definitely 40s. I'm rewatching Tenko and all the dresses are like that.

endofthelinefinally · 10/02/2019 21:11

40s. But it is a gorgeous dress.

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Shockers · 10/02/2019 21:13

This is it on the model. It is definitely 40s, isn’t it?

What decade do you think of when you see this dress?
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Shockers · 10/02/2019 21:13

I think I’ll buy it anyway- I love it!

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AnyFucker · 10/02/2019 21:15

40's

I love that dress. I have a similar one in gold silk

apparentlyso · 10/02/2019 21:16

40s definitely, I'm not sure it could be styled to be the classic '50s' look either.
Have you tried Ebay?

FairyMoppings · 10/02/2019 21:16

Stunning. Yeah, I'd definitely go 30s/40s

Bipbopbee · 10/02/2019 21:18

What a gorgeous dress! Where is it from please OP? Agree though it’s definitely 40’s style.

AnyFucker · 10/02/2019 21:18

Where is it from ?

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Shockers · 10/02/2019 21:21

The website it’s on came up on my fb newsfeed. They have so many fabulous dresses... but none of them are 50s style!

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Shockers · 10/02/2019 21:22

It’s called Lux Fix. It appears to be a site where small designers sell their wares.

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HarrySnotter · 10/02/2019 21:23

40s but oh my it's beautiful!

ImBattlingOn · 10/02/2019 21:24

Where's it from? It's gorgeous!

babysharkah · 10/02/2019 21:25

40s and gorgeous!

bialystockandbloom · 10/02/2019 21:26

Definitely 40s. Is it Nancy Mac?

UniversalTruth · 10/02/2019 21:28

Have you looked at www.lindybop.co.uk

Lots of 50s style dresses there.

Blueuggboots · 10/02/2019 21:28

If you want 50's but not a wide skirted one, what about a wiggle dress?
this?

AnyFucker · 10/02/2019 21:28

How much £££ ?

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Shockers · 10/02/2019 21:31

I saw Nancy Mac on one of the dresses, but I’ve lost the ad on my feed now. I signed up for the website and they’ve sent me an email which doesn’t appear to lead to anything. I’m not very IT savvy though 😬.

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Shockers · 10/02/2019 21:33

It was around £170 AnyFucker. I’d only spend that on something I’d really love though... and I really loved the look of this.

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Shockers · 10/02/2019 21:35

Where did you find your gold silk one from, @AnyFucker?

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Shockers · 10/02/2019 21:36

I think I’ll go in 40s and pretend I’m a nostalgic 50s woman Grin.

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AnyFucker · 10/02/2019 21:39

I have had it many years (at least 15, honestly) and don't actually remember where I got it from. It was about £120 back then so a real treat.

It is pure gold silk with a busy pattern of black, pink and red birds of paradise on it. I get complimented every time I wear it.

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