Get the Look: Rockabilly Filly-The VFG Fashion Parade for the week of April 4th

carla rey

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Get the Look: Rockabilly Filly

If this month's Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend is any indication, Rockabilly is more popular than ever. Billed as the largest Rockabilly event in the world, and the longest running music festival in Las Vegas, this is VLV's Silver Anniversary, and many of its attractions have been sold out for months!

A sub-culture with roots in early rock 'n' roll and Western swing music, over time, Rockabilly style has evolved to encompass a wide range of edgy and kitschy fashion genres including Pin-up, Bombshell, Burlesque, Old Hollywood, Sweater Girl, Greaser, Tiki... even Punk and Goth. As THE undisputed mecca for Rockabilly enthusiasts of all stripes, VLV is unparalleled for its vintage eye candy, as fashionistas don carefully curated and dazzling looks for poolside, daytime and evening.

Get the look with '50s full-skirted and crinolined party dresses, tight sweaters paired with curve-hugging pencil skirts, crop tops and cigarette pants, stiletto heels or wedges, all accessorized with gloves, top-handled purses, and fabulous mid-century costume jewelry. Don't forget your cherry red lipstick and cat-eye glasses!
 
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50s Blue Floral Cotton Quilted Circle Skirt

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50s Black Rayon Dress w/ Velvet Trim

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50s Pink & Black Embroidered Cuban Dress -- Pre-Embargo

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50s High Waisted Bermuda Shorts

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50s Novelty Print Cotton Dress w/ Rhinestone Trim

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All photos are clickable links.

At magsrags.net
This 50s cotton strapless (or halter) sarong style dress from Hoaloha


And the stiletto-heeled Springolators to wear with the dress


This 50s Jantzen fitted cardigan would be perfect with a bullet bra worn underneath


And a classic leather motorcycle jacket


And at Etsy, a different take on the iconic Springolator, gold leather and suede, with a sturdier - but still wicked - heel.
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More patterns to create your own rockabilly looks!
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1950s cocktail dress pattern McCalls 3605

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1950s full-skirted dress pattern Simplicity 1564

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1950s wiggle dress / jumper dress pattern Ringier g10272
 
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