Vintage Hawaiian Dress Restyled Into Pinup Sun Suit

 

Before a 1960s halter maxi dress, made in Hawaii, originally had a smocked midriff but the elastic had relaxed so i removed the top and added a keyhole to the front neckline, trimmed the top into a bikini adding boning, bra cups and a button closure at the back. I then cut out a high waist short with a drape front out of the skirt fabric. the photos have been lightened to show the pattern, it is a very bright neon orange and yellow stripe print. Now available for sale through my shop

Psychedelic Pinup on Etsy

 

Jackie Kennedy-Bright Pink Off Shoulder Wiggle Dress

 This was a custom request dress, my customer had only the pictures below, and was unable to find a photo of the lower portion of the dress so we went with a straight skirt. The dress if fully lined and had a wide bias facing inside the neckline. Because it sits just off the shoulder i sewed boning in the sides, front bust seams and the back to help hold the dress in place. I decided to go with a little 60s mod detail and have the front square off with a bow instead of just a normal waist seam. The dress sits a bit low on the dress form because she only has one arm, but you get the idea :-)