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Help finding non-goth-rockabilly clothes

I like rockabilly, pin-up and vintage inspired clothing. But, I always find the following problems with these kinds of clothes:

- Rockabilly often looks too goth for me.
- Pin-up clothing isn't often suitable for a casual daytime look.
- Vintage 40s/50s clothing can be quite ageing, and I prefer a more youthful high street look.

Forgive me for being so picky, haha!

Two labels that really hit the spot for me are Tara Starlet and Wheels & Dollbaby. I like quirky stuff and I'm not afraid to sport a novelty handbag. Does anyone know any other stores where I can get the kinda thing I would like?

Examples of stuff I like:







Thanks in advance
(edited 12 years ago)
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kandy666
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Google brands like 'Wheels and Dollbaby', 'Collectif' and newer stuff from 'Folter'.
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nia512
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www.dollydagger.co.uk
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Skye333
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A wear?
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Naami
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May I ask what site are those clothes from OP?
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asgc
If you can bring yourself to pay the delivery charges modcloth.com is great for stuff like that. Just delivery charges are ridiculous as it's an American site.
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geotsr
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Original post by Naami
May I ask what site are those clothes from OP?


The cardigan is the Dita cardi from Wheels & Dollbaby, the dress is the cake ruffle scoop dress also from w&db (you can get it on ebay with defects for MUCH cheaper) and the lady in the shorts is modelling Tara Starlet. I dunno where Katy Perry got her outfit from, the belt is from Topshop though.


Thanks for the help everyone. It's funny because I already know about every site that's been mentioned :tongue: Collectif has precisely two things I like, but they don't have them in my size, and yeah Modcloth is great and I've used them before but the shipping is so much.
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Ruthie!
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http://www.vivienofholloway.com/
Some of it is more dressy but they have shorts, tops, skirts, dresses, playsuits.
I have two dresses, amazing quality and well worth the money IMO.
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smophina
I too love the rockabilly, pinup style.. i also like 50's kitsch. Theres not a whole lot in the UK and theres no chance of me paying overseas charges. As much as i love iron fist it is a bit punkabilly. There's a new UK one that does made to order rockabilly clothing and are reasonable.. Kookee Boutique. http://www.kookeeboutique.co.uk or theres http://www.rockabillypinup.co.uk
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OddThings
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Dolly Dagger and Joy are the two that sprang to mind.
Vintagedollsboutique.co.uk
Fairly new on the high street. Sell top brand vintage inspired and their own made to measure label Dolly V x

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