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Style Trend: 1950′s Style with Dorothy Perkins

Ever since the television hit Mad Men came on the air, I’ve been eyeing all 1950′s fashion. Even Banana Republic has introduced a Mad Men inspired line. For a second, I’ll imagine I’m Christina Hendricks as Joan Harris.

I really want a dress now! And I can’t buy from Banana Republic, because they don’t carry my size. Then I remembered Dorothy Perkins carried a lot of 50′s style dresses and they have sizes up to a US 18.

Don’t you just love how the silhouette defines the waist and that flared skirt? Great for showing off those curves! They remind me of I Love Lucy! Ok, These dresses  might be shorter than the average lengths of dresses back then. Regardless, I’m still “madly” in love!

What do you think about 1950′s inspired dresses? 

Monique

Living and loving life in L.A. with my hubby and two fur babies. I am a proud curvy Latina woman! Blogging and bringing people together is my passion. I wouldn't trade my life for anything in the world!

  • http://fullfigureplus.com Glen

    What is great about each of these dresses is the trendy look in their simple designs. Nothing like sensual and simple all in one dress.

  • http://www.stylepluscurves.com Amber

    Oh wow, I just did a series of posts on Mad Men fashion for the curvy girl, but I overlooked this collection! Thanks for bringing it to light…there are some really fabulous dresses to covet! However…I see that they are in British sizes…which I believe equate to American sizes up to 16. Is that right? So sad that these silhouettes are perfect for curvier, plus-size women, but they aren’t available in our sizes. :( But they sure are pretty!!!

  • http://feastfulife.wordpress.com/ mitch

    Wow, the designs bring back simple classic elegant look. They are so beautiful, especially 3rd, 4th, 9th dress. Sad that there’s no Dorothy Perkins here. :(

    • Monique Frausto

      I think they ship internationally. :) )

  • http://www.royalbluesuedeshoes.blogspot.com Imke

    Love them, all of them! I NEED the red one!

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