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Early 60's Emma Domb Winter White Party/Wedding dress.
Waist: 32"~Bust: 40"~Hips: Open |
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1950's Coral Splendor Taffeta Party Dress.
Waist:33"~Bust:40"~Hips:open |
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Classic early 50's crepe cocktail dress-
Bust:44"~Waist:34"~Hips: open |
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Black 1940s Femme Fatate Beaded Taffeta Cocktail Dress...
Bust:40"~Waist:32"~Hips:42" |
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1940's Plum Crepe Evening Gown...
Bust:40"~Waist:30"~Hips:40" |
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1930's Silk Charmeuse Evening Gown....
Bust:42"~Waist:34"~Hips:40" |
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Fantastic Black &White Abstract Print Rayon Set--
Bust:48"~Waist:42"~Hips:51"
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| Note the pearl and rhinestone details.. |
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| Shown with belted jacket. This set is in immaculate condition.. |
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| Exquisite 30's panne velvet tilted topper... |
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| Christian Dior Velvet hat....125. |
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Late 50's cerulean blue satin party dress....
Waist 36"~Bust: 42"~Hips: 52" |
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| Wowza! 1970's jersey halter gown in brilliant blue. Modern size 12. |
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| 1930's chartreuse silk tilt hat with netting and rose. 125. Excellent condition. |
The number one thing that people say when walking into Xtabay is: "WHAT?! Was everyone just smaller back then???", or "I love vintage, but everything is SO tiny--I don't fit in any of it!"
Hearing this starts to get on my nerves, for one--it's been said (as Carl Sagan would say) Billions and Billions of times since I opened 10+ years ago and secondly (and more importantly) it isn't entirely true.
It is true that Americans are getting bigger--whether it be the result of better nutrition or growth hormone injected nutrition-I'm not really sure. All I know is growing up I drank gallons of bovine growth hormone milk and I have size 10 ( and growing) feet and a head the size of a watermelon.
I readily admit that most of the fluffy 50's prom dresses we post have itty-bitty waistlines and yes, I admit I like posting pictures of them because they look so fabulous on the itty-bitty dress forms. So upon honest investigation I must confess, I myself have perpetuated this myth.
That is why I have chosen to show off some of our prettiest size 12 and above dresses. Mind you, back in the 50's and 60's a Size 12 was the equivalent of a modern size 4-6. Hence, when people say that Marilyn wore a size 12, it's not the same as a modern size 12.
So here are some stunning examples of some of the more curvaceous dresses we currently have in stock.
I did pin them to fit the mannequin properly and to show the true shape of them when worn.
There are also a few little hats in there--which are pretty much one-size-fits-all, unless like me you have a watermelon sized head.
Thanks for looking, for prices and further details email me at xtabayliz@gmail.com
For info on shipping and other special requests email Erin at xtabayerin@gmail.com
P.S. Xtabay Vintage Bridal Salon will be opening VERY SOON> stay tuned for more details!
