Mannequin/Dress Form

[Tamzzyn]

Hi all

I'm trying to find a nice dress form (preferably a professional one with collapsable shoulders and arms) in a size zero so that I can showcase my very small vintage treasures. I have a dress form but with a 33 1/2 chest and 24 1/4 waist, there are many dresses that do not fit. Plus, many of the older dresses with side zippers wont fit over my dress form's shoulders! I'm having a very hard time finding a nice one for such a small size. What do you do when it comes to displaying small dresses?

Thanks

 

[retro ruth]

Some people use hanging half forms (eg they are formed at the front but hollow at the back) - I'm planning to get one myself. They are also fairly cheap.

 

[amandainvermont]

Yes, the half hanging torso usually work for small sizes and they are inexpensive. Sometimes the dresses are even snug on them - half a slim woman!

 

[Circa Vintage Clothing]

I have several mannequins but encounter the same problem, so hire a very slim model to do the job for me! Not always practical but she's good.

 

[Vinclothes]

I think I recall Jonathan had found (or had had made) some very small dress forms.
Marian