![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSHNL9bkmlA83TFe19hQyghRMEpe_OVNk-m33tltudDrgfy2rrFSKWQT-FOggY7u1EY0Sz5WTA5W98KBUhDY5c9TqcQl1iLqT2pchQdq9ECXrroIRLmSIsKSsK2YBWoJQdUu8WvFCvdAA/s640/DSC04110.jpg) |
Early 60's Emma Domb Winter White Party/Wedding dress.
Waist: 32"~Bust: 40"~Hips: Open |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl8qFJWftigbGliDG606gyqiC_zmPyZi4MluLT3IZEy_0Tw72IrOULXoWMPIsX-YByEKVlUMuma9ZOA8FhFuk4BcY02r90IE9LHQS_nkcGAnE9-6sfx4lAv5zSFIv3ELtMW9aXHAFh014/s640/DSC04224.jpg) |
1950's Coral Splendor Taffeta Party Dress.
Waist:33"~Bust:40"~Hips:open |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5EeJkVjr9sxkXWUz7fMDkFrlaRWEdXhGto8jJCBalQSMerQbQoj1BHFOFAUQPQFIoiqIH5okm7LysVjOvM0qS8o_CP3i9CRcA8na9wDnwOknzC5_qg2M3jIouHv5y5ONrwVztbc7eB2A/s640/DSC04236.jpg) |
Classic early 50's crepe cocktail dress-
Bust:44"~Waist:34"~Hips: open |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4h7JkwUdF1-tXB9HeEcmK3NwZzcaM2DE-NYRHML5a1MM9xXNUGKM_PdHQ5KUPoAS5JrTmq3xXXYUyt7cN515oGfgMnjfKo4AqGnbCL1RyEzFnj7MYCD3BgJdV22djUw0gS4vnovYyVdo/s640/DSC04246.jpg) |
Black 1940s Femme Fatate Beaded Taffeta Cocktail Dress...
Bust:40"~Waist:32"~Hips:42" |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-T5zYvjitCM-yk8gxTbC607U5mydoSq5NnYBqH1EJIp7_P9ulhGWnCPQXiitU4BZjC5tLGBReFe6yhFa2wJWuSBCb5lAmlXzgGIA21oo6qou0h9v9yrFlbGJZUtMqvBxYojsUcjh1uo/s640/DSC04267.jpg) |
1940's Plum Crepe Evening Gown...
Bust:40"~Waist:30"~Hips:40" |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSOSGhUd-i_iZeUNQV-Rjz-FUsET-loBmHGi-e02riT1BGzyyTFJZB3BoBfdfgDRHj3FhN36y4OBK1_WGRMS1ioHc2CaOc2aTWX7rQDA0vLIKuEHrwXf2n2hFpRE8tLSksUfTg3suJ8g/s640/DSC04278.jpg) |
1930's Silk Charmeuse Evening Gown....
Bust:42"~Waist:34"~Hips:40" |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj8PG2NNQ_1whjVWZHFpIEcdse-YdTfPDbyPb3Aveu1DHDsLrNyiQPq7HPf8NXe3dj79kXuEDUFjwZ6o8_IcIitsY6NqKZwRwVr8UtjtZhLPkjmdCN49DmTrOmFL52syHQfnldFNeVO54/s640/DSC04292.jpg) |
Fantastic Black &White Abstract Print Rayon Set--
Bust:48"~Waist:42"~Hips:51"
|
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjith91WohNSuswPg0fZn8RXoO8sDb5LV8_Fq1lHP6-Iz03pOK25J_Ob1fTy9TW9XKD4Ml2unoGPCGBW58tOUU5BbIWkl_tcaa6KevFxd6Taupi3qYEr2TZrmb2z2xA2oZVA56J2rEI0Wc/s640/DSC04294.jpg) |
Note the pearl and rhinestone details.. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-vb7tDEpPZ7XGp5lJBf9e49OdUx6cbcwuQtPASS2j_rFpV0d0QlRZ90Jl5NZKPt_peyQjTmZZyCMU4ZcWF1Wt5wM9O6MypWF8X_6LpTW0ihBBBkj1Iq11asChJ0O2u40EA2uFYBUF6q0/s640/DSC04300.jpg) |
Shown with belted jacket. This set is in immaculate condition.. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE-iMEi1vFZietOxWb8Kf948TBjERvmUn5GFf_MZFwZN7flQ8RrmbCi_3Iu4M0bEM36TK7-mjP2htSpFk8OkUrenKoHJ7kGxOxX1xOQFIMZdSxOZJwSHd6rZ3QAecV6xYsIg0BXZxtldU/s640/DSC04305.jpg) |
Exquisite 30's panne velvet tilted topper... |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2PntnJJEy5pDNLsKBIMqu0rA9rr5XhAEDSKCrng-912Pkl9aA2RstCLUAhmU_IWJmtONbUvRWoi1equWeuZosBhzO7hqCtytBFCAyO0HnuyIl5T6d1aphndB4Ke667jJVn2QWGcJEHOI/s640/DSC04318.jpg) |
Christian Dior Velvet hat....125. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1qFWpYI-oUqmjDqabjp_Au3EYP1u0bTVR7lIY81l7YnwLT4gcxRhe6lnTXI_vabSOkttZYmoV8lFXeyBq8PkjuF4Q3_BJXYJXiAzq_JHXgSgLRxuilHe_ri6Hqw6zKb-ypRP04htRsCA/s640/DSC04324.jpg) |
Late 50's cerulean blue satin party dress....
Waist 36"~Bust: 42"~Hips: 52" |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhczTfUTZwAqY93oE0VCWf6BUdl2WOa5iyA_RWwog8PGozIJS6-h-DlK8uxmgaspANCJFpNHtqMmRo_f1aU7cJtbGAIIuPcnZQtmcp65jnDns1cD4q38I3p85sDE-JrhSn_CfgDcqVDZqc/s640/DSC04330.jpg) |
Wowza! 1970's jersey halter gown in brilliant blue. Modern size 12. |
![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-4iILsQAUy_m-RG-GyhyphenhyphenHHVRTaps6ca0rKLC383Y_1IpPoXqQKmGZkyz1LWr7tasTajv8HYqZSiC1EBNPs-OLBzXtiQ0n0QkVjE_h5dFswBRfiNeLb5HjyBTjyYsT6Jk-pp2Qfss9-HE/s640/DSC04336.jpg) |
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!