Hi all
I'm craving a 50s or early 60s wiggle/sheath dress, and it's difficult to find them to fit a modern tall typically-British pear shape.
My measurements are Bust 37 Waist 30 Hips 42.5 so the ideal measurements of the dress would be 38-31-43/44 or thereabouts. I'm narrow in the back but busty, so a slim bodice that has room at the front would be fine. (Apparently we've all got fuller in the hips since the 50s - I have a theory about why that is... but I'm digressing...). I'm also 5'9" and long-waisted so it needs to be reasonably long, especially in the bodice.
Ideally I'd rather not have to alter to fit - my sewing skills are minimal and I don't know a dress maker. Something with some stretch would of course make the fitting easier
Style-wise I'd be happy to see anything that fits those measurements, but ideally I'm looking for something fairly simple, maybe daywear, or simple evening wear - a solid colour or subtle print, probably not lace or brocade or anything too fussy. Some nice details would be great, especially around the bust. I look best in slightly muted colours. More summery than wintery - I have been lucky enough to find a couple of wool wiggles, one jersey and one woven, but have nothing for this season. Though as I said I'd love to see anything that fits.
It seems a tall order, (Heh, literally, I realise as I write!), but I thought I'd ask!
Ruth
I'm craving a 50s or early 60s wiggle/sheath dress, and it's difficult to find them to fit a modern tall typically-British pear shape.
My measurements are Bust 37 Waist 30 Hips 42.5 so the ideal measurements of the dress would be 38-31-43/44 or thereabouts. I'm narrow in the back but busty, so a slim bodice that has room at the front would be fine. (Apparently we've all got fuller in the hips since the 50s - I have a theory about why that is... but I'm digressing...). I'm also 5'9" and long-waisted so it needs to be reasonably long, especially in the bodice.
Ideally I'd rather not have to alter to fit - my sewing skills are minimal and I don't know a dress maker. Something with some stretch would of course make the fitting easier
Style-wise I'd be happy to see anything that fits those measurements, but ideally I'm looking for something fairly simple, maybe daywear, or simple evening wear - a solid colour or subtle print, probably not lace or brocade or anything too fussy. Some nice details would be great, especially around the bust. I look best in slightly muted colours. More summery than wintery - I have been lucky enough to find a couple of wool wiggles, one jersey and one woven, but have nothing for this season. Though as I said I'd love to see anything that fits.
It seems a tall order, (Heh, literally, I realise as I write!), but I thought I'd ask!
Ruth