Holiday Dresses at Xtabay

1950's Red velveteen Party Dress By Flair, Waist 24". 

1950's Black velvet cocktail dress by Suzy Perette, waist 25". 

1940's Ivory gabardine wedding suit, size small. 

Blush 1950's lace party dress from Carrolls.Waist 28". 

Sexy 1970's red jersey evening gown by Victoria Royal. Small. 

1950's dark floral satin party dress with rhinestone studded bodice, waist 30".

1940's emerald velveteen evening gown, sold. 

Just a small sampling of some of my favorite holiday fashions at Xtabay this week. We have been filling the shop with luxurious coats, cashmere sweaters, and fabulous party dresses. We look forward helping you celebrate the holiday season in the finest vintage clothing in town! 

New Arrivals For July

Looking for something special to wear to your next event? We've got you covered. With this stunning plethora of vintage dresses you'll be sure to look fabulous at every occasion. Come by and see all the new arrivals this week and let our incredible stylists transform you into your most beautiful self.

What's so great about wearing a vintage dress? One, you will never be caught wearing the same dress as someone else. Two, the style and quality. Vintage dresses were made with integrity. That micro fiber frock from Forever 21 is mass produced and harmful to the environment. It is meant to be worn once and then thrown away. They should come with a warning label. Three, vintage dresses are timeless and never go out of style. I have personally owned the same 5 cotton dresses from the 50's for close to 20 years now and they still look good. A good vintage dress is an investment piece and a treasure. Four, you are guaranteed to look smarter, chicer, sharper and more stylish than anyone else at the event. Isn't that what we really want anyway?

Year End Clearance Sale Starts Today!

Our fabulous annual year end clearance sale starts today! Save 20-50% off everything in the store.

 Now is the time to buy that beautiful vintage coat you've been eyeing, or pick up that sassy little sequined New Year's Eve dress you've been dreaming of. 

The sale starts today and ends New Year's Day. 

We can't wait to see you! 

What To Wear To...

A wedding: I adore this early 1960's abstract watercolor silk chiffon dress with a fabulous straw hat and pistachio pumps. Dress available for purchase in our Etsy shop. Waist on dress 28". Hat sold. Shoes size 7.5.

The Derby: 1950's black silk cocktail dress by Lilli Diamond, a huge 50's velvet portrait hat and sexy 50's madras plaid pumps. (Dress sold)

Plaid pumps, size 8 B. 

The Red Carpet: Sensational 1950's black lace fishtail gown from Bullocks Wilshire. Coming soon to our Etsy shop. Waist 28".

A cocktail party: My favorite 50's blush lace dress with matching jacket, available in our Etsy shop with matching necklace and earrings and adorable late 40's leopard heels. Waist 26". Heels size 5B.

Your prom/winter formal/homecoming/birthday/black tie event/ etc….: Heart-stopping 1950's red tulle and lace formal gown by Will Steinman. Coming soon to our Etsy shop. Waist about 25".

Your daughter's wedding: Elegant 1960's beaded silk evening gown by Victoria Royal Ltd. Coming soon to our Etsy shop. Waist size 29".

Another wedding (because there are so many this year!)  Fabulous 1960's embroidered floral tulle rhinestone studded shift dress with matching silver clutch and 60s Geppetto sling backs. Dress available in our Etsy shop. Dress size 4-6.

The dog days of summer are upon us and things at the shop have been decidedly dull. We sensitive Portlanders are not used to such soaring temperatures. When the thermostat reaches the triple digits we tend to hide under rocks or head to the river. So what that really means is the good stuff at Xtabay is starting to pile up. I mean just look at the fantastic array of vintage treasures I just posted!
So I am humbly asking that you come down to our air-conditioned vintage oasis and try some of these lovelies on.  We love nothing more than dressing you up. Don't you have a wedding or something to go to?

TBT: Maypole Brides of Xtabay

Happy May Day! 

Photographs by Holly Andres for Xtabay Vintage Bridal Salon. 

Vintage wedding gowns from Xtabay. 

Styled by Liz Gross:) 

Behind The Scenes At The Xtabay Holiday Fashion Show 2014 Part 1

The holiday fashion show was a huge success. Thanks to everyone who made it so magical! 

 I am blessed to be friends with the mega-talented photographer  Holly Andres who not only strutted her stuff on the runway but also took these incredible photographs backstage before the show. Thank you Holly! 

More pictures coming this week of the actual show!