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Nancy Wheeler's dresses?

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AlwaysTheBabysitter · 08/10/2022 15:17

Might be a long shot but I love Nancy's more dressy style (from Stranger Thing), and I am already trawling through Depop, Vinted and Etsy orders to get a similar look.

Just wondering if anyone knows of any other places I could be looking, or any specific terms to use when searching? Even modern shops with a similar vibe would be great. (If they have a petite selection I will love you forever! I'm 5ft 1 and have to get so many things altered!)

Thank you in advance
(I've hopefully attached some images which show the sort of thing I'm after)

Nancy Wheeler's dresses?
Nancy Wheeler's dresses?
Nancy Wheeler's dresses?
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Buteverythingsfine · 08/10/2022 15:36

It's quite funny when you see the things you wore in your teen years described as 'vintage' as vintage means 50's and 60's to me! This look is very in though. Urban Outfitters have a vintage section but it's expensive.

Buteverythingsfine · 08/10/2022 15:38

Does it have to be online? Big cities often have thrift/vintage stores, there's one in Bristol that sells according to the kg, or three items for a certain price, tonnes of dresses. I'd also try actual charity shops, there's a lot of dresses and they tend not to pull them out to sell separately as they do with decent shoes, handbags etc.

AlwaysTheBabysitter · 08/10/2022 15:54

@WhyWhyWhyMum Ooh I'd just been looking at them today! Hadn't quite found anything that took my fancy but I'll keep an eye on it (lots of gorgeous men's shirts though, might treat my husband!

@Buteverythingsfine Urban Outfitters is a good shout, we have one nearby so I'll give it a look. Definitely overpriced though. It doesn't have to be online and I do check out lots of the local charity shops and specialist vintage places when I have time to myself, although I don't seem to have that eye for finding many gems! Thank you!

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Gandalfsthong · 10/12/2022 19:50

They are cool. To me, it’s a classic 80s mum dress! My mum had loads like this. Maybe try 80s summer dress on the resale sites? (Sure you’ve already done so!)

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