Carry on Screaming 50s Style Pencil Dress

~~£60.00~~ £30.00

Last chance! Our Limited Edition ‘Carry on Screaming’ strapless rockabilly pencil dress is exclusively made in London. This macabre gothic masterpiece has beautifully detailed printing featuring all things malevolent, from voodoo skulls to disturbing witches. If you want to cause a stir this Halloween this glamourous piece of wickedness may be the frock for you. She has a lined & front boned bodice with padded cups in the bust for extra enhancement and support. The fabric is 100% finest quality Cotton which is non-stretch, with an elasticated back panel for extra stretch around the bust. A super sinister limited edition.

We advise to refer to our size chart before ordering.

Size chart

UK Size	EU Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)	Length
8	36	4	32"/81cm	26"/66cm	36"/91cm	37"/94cm
10	38	6	34"/81cm	28"/71cm	38"/97cm	37.5"/95cm
12	40	8	36"/91cm	30"/76cm	40"/102cm	38"/97cm
14	42	10	38"/97cm	32"/81cm	42"/107cm	38.5"/98cm
16	44	12	40"/102cm	34"/81cm	44"/112cm	39"/99cm
18	46	14	42"/107cm	36"/91cm	46"/117cm	39.5"/100cm

‘Rhonda’s Revenge’ Wedgewood Blue floral Ivory Pencil Dress

~~£60.00~~ £39.00

Designed & manufactured in the UK Like it was whipped from Jayne Mansfield’s closet! With elegance, finesse and a splash of sass, this little honey delivers all, our Rhonda’s Revenge in this Wedgewood blue floral with a matching 2” belt. This dress is very figure-hugging, giving you that perfect vintage bombshell look. She features an off-the-shoulder, Bardot style neckline with classical angled sleeves and a straight bateau, back neckline with a satin-lined and front boned bodice. This dress also has a concealed zip at the back for a smooth fit and a 7in/18cm vent to the rear of the skirt to allow you to wiggle freely. Fabric: 97% cotton, 3% elastane We advise checking our size chart before ordering.

Size chart

Length of skirt section is 27.5"/ 70cm.

UK Size	US Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)	Bodice Length- from top of bodice (below shoulder) to waist seam
8	36	4	32"/81cm	26"/66cm	34"/86cm	38.5cm
10	38	6	34"/86cm	28in/71cm	36"/91cm	39"cm
12	40	8	36"/91cm	30"/76cm	38"/97cm	39.5cm
14	42	10	38"/97cm	32"/81cm	40"/102cm	40cm
16	44	12	40"/102cm	34"/86cm	42"/107cm	40.5cm
18	46	14	42"/107cm	36"/91cm	44"/112cm	41cm

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Rhonda’s Revenge Cherry Blossom 50s Pencil Dress

~~£60.00~~ £40.00

Designed & manufactured in the UK

Bring some adorable cuteness to your wardrobe with this darling little number, our Rhonda’s Revenge dress in cherry blossom on an ivory ground.

This dainty little number features an off-the-shoulder, Bardot style neckline with classical angled sleeves and a straight back neckline with a satin-lined and front boned bodice. It has a concealed zip at the back for a smooth fit and a 7in/18cm vent to the rear of the skirt to allow you to wiggle freely. Fabric: 96% Cotton, 4% Spandex. The fabric only has a little stretch so we advise checking our size chart before ordering.

Size chart

Length of skirt section is 27.5"/ 70cm.

UK Size	EU Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)	Bodice Length- from top of bodice (below shoulder) to waist seam
8	36	4	32"/81cm	26"/66cm	34"/86cm	38.5cm
10	38	6	34"/86cm	28in/71cm	36"/91cm	39"cm
12	40	8	36"/91cm	30"/76cm	38"/97cm	39.5cm
14	42	10	38"/97cm	32"/81cm	40"/102cm	40cm
16	44	12	40"/102cm	34"/86cm	42"/107cm	40.5cm
18	46	14	42"/107cm	36"/91cm	44"/112cm	41cm

As we are an independent and only produce small quantities our sizes vary slightly from style to style. All garments have been carefully measured, therefore to ensure the very best fit, we suggest taking your own body measurements, whilst wearing light-weight clothing/ underwear and standing up straight, and compare these to our size chart.

‘Way Out West’ Baby Blue Gingham Vintage Swing Dress

~~£59.00~~ £45.00

Our adorable country girl shirt dress the ‘Way Out West’ in Baby blue gingham! This beauty is inspired by the style of the great Katharine Hepburn and a Vivienne Westwood dress we have. She's cut from a soft, baby blue gingham poly-cotton which has minimal creasing and fastens with 18, front mother of pearl buttons. This dress features half sleeves with nifty buttoned cuffs and an elegant 50s, semi flared collar with a matching 1.5" belt. The skirt is full circle so just pop underneath one of our fluffy petticoats to create a full on 50s look or wear without for that chic, shirt dress look. The petticoat is sold separately. Or you can even pop on some sneakers and undo a few buttons for a more casual look! This dress is non-stretch so please check our size guide below before ordering.

Size chart

UK Size	EU Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Length- top of collar to hem (in/cm)
8	36	4	32"/ 81cm	26.5"/ 67cm	45"/ 114cm
10	38	6	34"/ 86cm	28.5"/ 72cm	45.25"/ 115cm
12	40	8	36"/ 91cm	30.5"/ 77cm	45.5"/ 116cm
14	42	10	38"/ 97cm	32.5"/ 83cm	46"/ 117cm
16	44	12	40"/ 102cm	34.5"/ 88cm	46.25"/ 117.5cm
18	46	14	42"/ 107cm	36.5"/ 93cm	46.5"/ 118cm

‘Way Out West’ Tiny Black Polka Dot Swing Dress

£65.00

Our adorable country girl shirt dress the ‘Way Out West’, is back in her full flowing fabulousness, inspired by the style of the great Katharine Hepburn and a Vivienne Westwood dress we have. She's cut from a soft, tiny black polka dot cotton and fastens with 18, front mother of pearl buttons. This dress features half sleeves with nifty buttoned cuffs and an elegant 50s, semi flared collar with a matching 2" belt. The skirt is full circle so just pop underneath one of our fluffy Ivory petticoats to create a full on 50s look or wear without for that chic, shirt dress look. Or you can even pop on some sneakers and undo a few buttons for a more casual look! This dress is non-stretch so please check our size guide below before ordering.

Size chart

UK Size	EU Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Length- top of collar to hem (in/cm)
8	36	4	32"/ 81cm	26.5"/ 67cm	45"/ 114cm
10	38	6	34"/ 86cm	28.5"/ 72cm	45.25"/ 115cm
12	40	8	36"/ 91cm	30.5"/ 77cm	45.5"/ 116cm
14	42	10	38"/ 97cm	32.5"/ 83cm	46"/ 117cm
16	44	12	40"/ 102cm	34.5"/ 88cm	46.25"/ 117.5cm
18	46	14	42"/ 107cm	36.5"/ 93cm	46.5"/ 118cm

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‘Shangri-La’ in Jardin Embroidered 50s Evening Dress

~~£79.00~~ £50.00

Limited edition! Making that special night, one to remember, with this exquisite vintage style embroidered pencil dress. Our 'Shangri-La' in Jardin is a strapless opulent beauty, made from a luxury black stretch satin and covered with a lavish floral embroidered chiffon. She has a front boned bodice and padded cups too! Wear with our Boudoir long black lace gloves. Please note- this dress is a small fit due to the embroidered lace being non-stretch, therefore we recommend to size up. Fabric- Inner material: 97% polyester,3% spandex. Overlaid lace: 100% polyester. The fabric only has a little stretch so we advise checking our size chart before ordering.

Size chart

Length of dress- 40"/102cm

UK Size	US Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)
8	36	4	32"/81cm	26"/66cm	34"/86cm
10	38	6	34"/86cm	28in/71cm	36"/91cm
12	40	8	36"/91cm	30"/76cm	38"/97cm
14	42	10	38"/97cm	32"/81cm	40"/102cm
16	44	12	40"/102cm	34"/86cm	42"/107cm
18	46	14	42"/107cm	36"/91cm	44"/112cm

As we are an independent and only produce small quantities our sizes vary slightly from style to style. All garments have been carefully measured, therefore to ensure the very best fit, we suggest taking your own body measurements, whilst wearing light-weight clothing/ underwear and standing up straight, and compare these to our size chart.

‘Shangri-La’ Little Bud Embroidered 50s Evening Dress

~~£79.00~~ £45.00

Limited edition! A head-turning wonder wiggle. Our Shangri-La strapless evening dress, Little Bud, with a silver stretch-satin body embellished with a delicate floral bud, embroidered chiffon. She has a front boned bodice and padded cups too! Worn here with our satin gloves. Please note- this dress is a small fit due to the embroidered lace being non-stretch, therefore we recommend to size up. Fabric- Inner material: 97% polyester,3% spandex. Overlaid lace: 100% polyester. The fabric only has a little stretch so we advise checking our size chart before ordering.

Size chart

Length of dress- 40"/102cm

UK Size	US Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)
8	36	4	32"/81cm	26"/66cm	34"/86cm
10	38	6	34"/86cm	28in/71cm	36"/91cm
12	40	8	36"/91cm	30"/76cm	38"/97cm
14	42	10	38"/97cm	32"/81cm	40"/102cm
16	44	12	40"/102cm	34"/86cm	42"/107cm
18	46	14	42"/107cm	36"/91cm	44"/112cm

As we are an independent and only produce small quantities our sizes vary slightly from style to style. All garments have been carefully measured, therefore to ensure the very best fit, we suggest taking your own body measurements, whilst wearing light-weight clothing/ underwear and standing up straight, and compare these to our size chart.

‘Shangri-La’ Eden Embroidered 50s Evening Dress

~~£79.00~~ £50.00

Limited edition!

Some glamourous delights to stir the crowd, our new Shangri-La evening dress. This opulent beauty is made with silver satin covered with a lavish silver 3D embroidered, floral chiffon. She has a front boned bodice and padded cups.

Please note- this dress is small fit due to the embroidered lace being non-stretch, therefore we recommend to size up. Fabric- Inner material: 97% polyester, 3% spandex. Overlaid lace: 100% polyester. The fabric only has a little stretch so we advise to check our size chart before ordering.

Size chart

Length of dress- 40"/102cm

UK Size	US Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)
8	36	4	32"/81cm	26"/66cm	34"/86cm
10	38	6	34"/86cm	28in/71cm	36"/91cm
12	40	8	36"/91cm	30"/76cm	38"/97cm
14	42	10	38"/97cm	32"/81cm	40"/102cm
16	44	12	40"/102cm	34"/86cm	42"/107cm
18	46	14	42"/107cm	36"/91cm	44"/112cm

As we are an independent and only produce small quantities our sizes vary slightly from style to style. All garments have been carefully measured, therefore to ensure the very best fit, we suggest taking your own body measurements, whilst wearing light-weight clothing/ underwear and standing up straight, and compare these to our size chart.

”Wilma” Royal Stewart Vintage Tartan Pencil Dress

£62.00

With sass, style and elegance in equal measures, our Wilma dress is back and already to stir things up. Made from warm feel woven Royal Stewart tartan, which has a little bit of stretch to give you that scorching bombshell stance. She has ¾ Dolman sleeves and the bodice features 5 functional wooden buttons. At the back of the dress, there is a hidden back zip and a 13” vent at the bottom of the skirt to help you walk. In keeping with the original 1950s style, we kept the length of this dress long which gives you the choice to take it up if you wish. Worn here with our black 50s style beret. Fabric composition: 63% Polyester, 34% Viscose, 3% Elastane. We advise checking our size guide before ordering.

Size chart

All our garments have been carefully measured. Length from shoulder to hem on all sizes is 45"/ 114cm.

UK Size	EU Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)
8	36	4	31-32"/79- 81cm	26- 27"/66- 69cm	33- 34"/84- 86cm
10	38	6	33- 34"/84- 86cm	28- 29"/71- 74cm	35- 36"/89- 91cm
12	40	8	35- 36"/89- 91cm	31- 32"/79- 81cm	37- 38"/94- 97cm
14	42	10	37- 38"/94- 97cm	33- 34"/84- 86cm	39- 40"/99- 102cm
16	44	12	39- 40"/99- 102cm	35- 36"/89- 91cm	41- 42"/104- 107cm
18	46	14	41- 42"/104- 107cm	37- 38"/94- 97cm	43- 44"/109- 112cm

Please note: the Wilma dress in Black Watch has less stretch than our Royal Stewart version so is a slightly tighter fit. To ensure the very best fit we suggest taking your own body measurements in your underwear and compare these to our size chart.

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‘All Souls’ Rockabilly Pencil Dress

~~£60.00~~ £30.00

Last chance! A glorious salute to La Catrina & The Day of the Dead, our ‘All Souls’ pencil dress is all ready to cause a hullabaloo this season. A very Limited Edition. This halterneck pencil dress is made from the finest quality cotton with a lined bodice. She has 2 cute covered buttons on the front of the bodice and an elasticated back panel which adds a little stretch to the waist and bust area but the hips are non-stretch. There is also a concealed zip at the side of the bodice and an 8"vent at the back of the skirt to allow you to wiggle freely. Wear with our Sugar Skull earrings and Catacomb skull clutch bag. Please note: Print placement will vary slightly on each dress due to being a repeat pattern and not a placement. Fabric: 100% cotton. We advise you to check our size chart before ordering.

Size chart

Length from shoulder to hem is 42"/ 107cm.

UK Size	EU Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)
8	36	4	32"/ 81cm	26"/ 66cm	34"/ 86cm
10	38	6	34"/ 86cm	28in/ 71cm	36"/ 91cm
12	40	8	36"/ 91cm	30"/ 76cm	38"/ 97cm
14	42	10	38"/ 97cm	32"/ 81cm	40"/ 102cm
16	44	12	40"/ 102cm	34"/ 86cm	42"/ 107cm
18	46	14	42"/ 107cm	36"/ 91cm	44"/ 112cm

‘Fiesta For The Dead’ Rockabilly Pencil Dress

~~£60.00~~ £30.00

This halterneck pencil dress is made from the finest quality cotton with a lined bodice. She has 2 cute covered buttons on the front of the bodice and an elasticated back panel which adds a little stretch to the waist and bust area but the hips are non-stretch. There is also a concealed zip at the side of the bodice and an 8"vent at the back of the skirt to allow you to wiggle freely. Please note: Print placement will vary slightly on each dress due to being a repeat pattern and not a placement. Fabric: 100% cotton. We advise to check our size chart before ordering.

Size chart

Length from shoulder to hem is 42"/ 107cm.

UK Size	EU Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)
8	36	4	32"/ 81cm	26"/ 66cm	34"/ 86cm
10	38	6	34"/ 86cm	28in/ 71cm	36"/ 91cm
12	40	8	36"/ 91cm	30"/ 76cm	38"/ 97cm
14	42	10	38"/ 97cm	32"/ 81cm	40"/ 102cm
16	44	12	40"/ 102cm	34"/ 86cm	42"/ 107cm
18	46	14	42"/ 107cm	36"/ 91cm	44"/ 112cm

Bordeaux Tallulah 50s Leopard Pencil Dress

~~£60.00~~ £45.00

Limited Edition and exclusively made in the UK. Take a walk on the wild side in our ‘Tallulah Zulu,' flirty, feline pencil dress in new Bordeaux. This sassy yet sophisticated frock has smooth Leopard, faux fur collars and matching furry functional buttons & belt. It also has ¾ length sleeves and a vent at the back of the skirt. Wear with our Love Affair Bordeaux bag. Dress fabric composition: Luxe Crepe: 92% Polyester, 8% Elastane Faux fur: 100% Polyester Hand wash 30°

We advise to refer to our size chart before ordering.

Size chart

UK Size	EU Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)	Length
8	36	4	32"/81cm	26"/66cm	34"/86cm	44.5"/113cm
10	38	6	34"/86cm	28"/71cm	36"/91cm	45"/114cm
12	40	8	36"/91cm	30"/76cm	38"/97cm	45.5"/115cm
14	42	10	38"/97cm	32"/81cm	40"/102cm	46"/117cm
16	44	12	40"/102cm	34"/81cm	42"/107cm	46.5"/118cm
18	46	14	42"/107cm	36"/91cm	44"/112cm	47"/119cm

Black Tallulah 50s Dalmatian Pencil Dress

~~£60.00~~ £45.00

Limited Edition and exclusively made in the UK. Style, sass and sophistication come together to create this ultra-chic 50’s style pencil dress our 'Tallulah' in black with faux fur dalmatian spot. This 50's style pencil dress has smooth Dalmation, faux fur collars and matching furry functional buttons & belt. It also has ¾ length sleeves and a vent at the back of the skirt. Wear with our 50s style black beret. Dress fabric composition: Luxe Crepe: 92% Polyester, 8% Elastane Faux fur: 100% Polyester Hand wash 30°

We advise to refer to our size chart before ordering.

Size chart

UK Size	EU Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)	Length
8	36	4	32"/81cm	26"/66cm	34"/86cm	44.5"/113cm
10	38	6	34"/86cm	28"/71cm	36"/91cm	45"/114cm
12	40	8	36"/91cm	30"/76cm	38"/97cm	45.5"/115cm
14	42	10	38"/97cm	32"/81cm	40"/102cm	46"/117cm
16	44	12	40"/102cm	34"/81cm	42"/107cm	46.5"/118cm
18	46	14	42"/107cm	36"/91cm	44"/112cm	47"/119cm

Rhonda’s Revenge Wild Leopard 50s Pencil Dress

~~£60.00~~ £35.00

Made in the UK

Take a walk on the wild side in our Rhonda's Revenge in wild Leopard.

She features an off-the-shoulder, bardot style neckline with classical angled sleeves and a straight back neckline with a satin-lined and front boned bodice. There's a concealed zip at the back for a smooth fit and a 7in/18cm vent to the rear of the skirt to allow you to wiggle freely. Wear with our retro cherry earrings. Fabric: 96% Cotton, 4% Elastane. The fabric only has a little stretch so we advise checking our size chart before ordering.

Size chart

Length of skirt section is 27.5"/ 70cm.

UK Size	US Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)	Bodice Length- from top of bodice (below shoulder) to waist seam
8	36	4	32"/81cm	26"/66cm	34"/86cm	38.5cm
10	38	6	34"/86cm	28in/71cm	36"/91cm	39"cm
12	40	8	36"/91cm	30"/76cm	38"/97cm	39.5cm
14	42	10	38"/97cm	32"/81cm	40"/102cm	40cm
16	44	12	40"/102cm	34"/86cm	42"/107cm	40.5cm
18	46	14	42"/107cm	36"/91cm	44"/112cm	41cm

As we are an independent and only produce small quantities our sizes vary slightly from style to style. All garments have been carefully measured, therefore to ensure the very best fit, we suggest taking your own body measurements, whilst wearing light-weight clothing/ underwear and standing up straight, and compare these to our size chart.

Little Nell Black Check Vintage Style Pencil Dress

£60.00

Designed & manufactured in the UK New stylish, sassy threads, cut from a luxe stretch check with Peter-pan collars, half sleeves with little turn up cuffs and comes with a black detachable chiffon scarf (as picture on our Smoke version) to give her an air of the avant-garde. The scarf is cut on the bias to give the ruffle effect, therefore we suggest not to iron to keep the shape. Wear with as pictured with our 50's style black satin gloves and metal Shark brooch. Fabric: Luxe Crepe: 60% Polyester, 34% Rayon, 6% Spandex Machine wash 30 degrees. We advise to check our size chart before ordering.

Size chart

Length of skirt section is 27.5"/ 70cm.

UK Size	US Size	US Size	Bust (in/cm)	Waist (in/cm)	Hips (in/cm)	Length- (in/cm)
8	36	4	32"/81cm	26"/66cm	34"/86cm	41"
10	38	6	34"/86cm	28in/71cm	36"/91cm	41"
12	40	8	36"/91cm	30"/76cm	38"/97cm	41.5"
14	42	10	38"/97cm	32"/81cm	40"/102cm	41.5"
16	44	12	40"/102cm	34"/86cm	42"/107cm	42"
18	46	14	42"/107cm	36"/91cm	44"/112cm	42"

1950s Dresses

Our retro styles are a faithful nod the iconic fashions last seen when Elvis topped the charts, they deliver everything a 50s pin up queen desires. Do we sound a little boastful? We’re just incredibly proud of our fabulous vintage styles and we know you will love them as much as we do…

Demure or sassy? Swirling full circle, flared dresses or wiggle-tight? Vintage babes love to mix it up with high glam or a chilled relaxed style; change the look with heels, flats, a frothy petticoat, a soft fluffy cardigan or bare those shoulders – the same dress, so many different ways! However you choose to wear our dresses you will be sure to gather admiring glances. Buy pinup style dresses at British Retro and you are not just buying a glamourous vintage frock, you are getting an exquisitely tailored garment, designed to flatter every figure and made with care so they’ll look good and last well. No need to go scouring through the jumble sales to get that perfect fitted pencil dress, you can buy pinup style dresses online here at British Retro, available in your size and an ever-changing range of colours and fabrics.

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