In the past year I have become quite a big fan of Unique Vintage clothing and have two dresses and a skirt from them so far, including my marvellous Circus Skirt.
The Greatest Show
The reason I haven’t got more than that is for a few reasons.
Firstly because they are based in the USA and I get hit with duty and import charges.
Secondly, they only did most of their sizes in up to a 3XL with the odd 4XL which although is the normal size I would order, was not large enough for me.
The Goldwyn Dress
When I went to LondonEdge last year, Unique Vintage actually had a stall and I was lucky to have a really good chat with them. This was when my luck changed as their representative told me that they were starting to branch out into 5XL and 6XL.
Brilliant for my body but NOT brilliant for my bank balance.
Miss Candyfloss Delphine Dress
This January at the same event I fell in love with a couple of dresses and have been waiting for them to out and finally this week they did. Along with a lot of other beautiful things.
My heart soared.
Then I realised it was still a few weeks until payday and there was nothing left in the bank for pretties.
Well, a girl can always look and lust over their offerings and hopefully win the lottery and buy one of everything!
So here are the items I have been waiting for and also a fair few new ones that have caught my eye.
The very first thing that will be going into my basket is this super sweet Honey Pot dress. This was at LondonEdge on a mannequin and I just fell in love with it. I knew that if it was available in my size then I would have to get one.
Darcy Dress £91.00
Everything about this dress just calls to me. The Darcy is a perfect summer outfit. And it will be mine.
I love the little honeypot brooch and can imagine getting some little furry ears and going Disneybounding as Winnie the pooh!
Honey, Honey
I would add a cute novelty bag such as both of these and I would be all set. I mean, who wouldn’t want to do this?
Buzzy Bee £13.95
I mean… Seriously cute! £30.00
If you didn’t feel quite so adventurous I guess you could pair it up with this bag instead. Personally I would removed the multi-coloured shoulder strap.
A Classy option £16.99
Oh and the Brooch and necklace also look pretty good to me.
Little Fat Fellow – £1.39!!!
I think I would have to have one of each! £2.99
Now I have gone totally batty over the Darcy Honeypot dress, I think it is only fair to have a look at a few of my other favourite dresses as there are a fair few of them.
The first is the Pink Plaid Doheny Dress I absolutely adore everything about this dress. The colour, the check pattern and that smashing neckline. I think at £82.00 it is a decently priced dress for the quality and sizing. I am hoping this falls into my basket at some point!
The Pink Plaid Doheny Dress £82.00
My next two choices would work well together; the Ginger high waist trousers and the Navy Bea Blouse.
The Ginger High waist Wide Leg Trousers £52.00
I have been wanting some wide leg high waist trousers for the longest time and these really call to me. I think the pricing of only £52.00 is amazing as I have seen similar for a lot more.
The Bea Blouse £42.00
Paired up with the Bea Blouse at just £48.00 I think it would a smashing combo and would pair it up with red accessories. I mean, it just cries out for them!
My next choice is so up my alley that it is just bonkers. The sad thing is that I don’t think it goes up in a big enough size for me as the 4XL’s are problematic as I mentioned earlier. This is a real shame as i absolutely love the design of this dress and would buy it in a heartbeat.
I am of course talking about the Alfred Shaheen Crane Print Sarong. I love how the shoulder drape hangs down, whilst the sarong skirt flatters every shape.
Alfred Shaheen Crane Print Sarong £135.00
In my heart I know the 4XL probably wouldn’t fit, but I am tempted to give it a go!
Moving onto this beauty, Micheline Pitt has created such wonderful designs for her Vixen line and I have a fair few pieces of her clothing. This dress, The Velvet Starlet wiggle dress is just divine. I love the colour and I know how great her wiggles are, so again it is one that is a front runner.
The Gold Velvet Starlet Wiggle Dress £77.00
My next choice is one I have been looking at for a couple of months now; the Hamilton Swing Dress.
I love the contrast on the left side and the pocket. I think it really makes it stand out. The fact that Navy is such an easy colour to compliment with is also a bonus. I know this dress would get lots of compliments due to the unusual design.
I am a big fan.
The Hamilton Swing Dress £82.00
This next dress is not a colour I particularly wear or even own. But there is something about the design that I really like.
I have the Pin Up Girl Monica dresses which have the ruched wiggle effect, but the angel sleeves on the Rumor Wiggle Dress are a great design choice. The green is a very fresh colour and I think it would be great to wear something not in my usual palette.
Sage Rumor Wiggle Dress £90.00
Now it is down to my very last choice; the Luna Swing Dress and Capelet.
The Luna Swing Dress and Capelet £74.00
Although not a massive polka dot fan (it can tend to be a bit overused in the pin up world) I love the cute little capelet with its Peter Pan collar.
I also adore the fact that the dress is as smart without the capelet as it is with it. The double strap design gives it a bit of difference.
So, there you have it. My Ultimate Unique Vintage wishlist. Some of them are pipe dreams as I can’t afford everything. However some, like the honeypot dress will definitely happen.
I need it in my life!
Now readers, over to you. What do YOU think I should buy? I would love to hear your thoughts.
Till next time,
SPSG xxx