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    ‘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.

    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.
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    ‘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.

    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.
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  • ‘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.

    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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    ‘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.

    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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    ‘Dee Dee’ Smoke Drape Full Circle Party Dress

    £65.00
    Made in the UK. Generous fit so don't be afraid to size down. With heaps of vintage panache & elegance, our dreamy Dee Dee Drape dress in Smoke, makes the perfect stand out evening gown. It features an off-the-shoulder, bardot style neckline with classical angled sleeves and a bateau straight back neckline. It is made from a high quality, stretch crepe, with a satin lined & front boned bodice and a concealed zip at the back for smooth fit. The waist does not have any belt loops which gives you the choice to wear this dress with or without it's matching 2 inch belt. To create a fuller skirt wear with a fluffy black petticoat. Fabric: Luxe Crepe, 92% Polyester, 8% Elastane We advise to check our size guide at the bottom of the page before ordering. This dress has quite a bit of stretch so if you want a super-tight bodice you may want to size down. 

    Length of skirt section is 27.5"/ 70cm. Hips are free.
    UK Size EU Size US Size Bust (in/cm) Waist (in/cm) Hips (in/cm)
    8 36 4 32"/ 81cm 26"/ 66cm -
    10 38 6 34"/ 86cm 28in/ 71cm -
    12 40 8 36"/ 91cm 30"/ 76cm -
    14 42 10 38"/ 97cm 32"/ 81cm -
    16 44 12 40"/ 102cm 34"/ 86cm -
    18 46 14 42"/ 107cm 36"/ 91cm -
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  • ‘Way Out West’ Tiny Navy Polka Dot Vintage Style Swing Dress

    £65.00
    A pin spot for that perfect pin-up dress, the 'Way Out West' in navy, tiny polka dots. She's cut from a soft cotton and fastens with 18 front mother of pearl buttons. This dress features half sleeves with nifty buttoned cuffs and an elegant 50s style semi flared collar. Comes with a matching 2" belt too. 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! 100% cotton This dress is non-stretch so please check our size guide below before ordering.

    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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  • ‘Way Out West’ Tiny Red Polka Dot Vintage Style Swing Dress

    £65.00
    Our adorable country girl shirt dress the ‘Way Out West’ in this beautiful red spotty number, inspired by the style of the great Katharine Hepburn and a Vivienne Westwood dress we have. She's cut from a soft, tiny red polka dot cotton and fastens with 18, front mother of pearl buttons. This dress features half sleeves with nifty buttoned cuffs and an elegant, semi flared 50s style collar. Comes with a matching 2" belt too. The skirt is full circle so just pop underneath one of our fluffy petticoats as shown in the photo and sold separately, 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.

    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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  • Rhonda’s Revenge Leopard 50s Pencil Dress

    £60.00
    Made in the UK

    Wiggling her way into our collection with great sass, our Rhonda's Revenge in 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 smooth fit and a 7in/18cm vent to the rear of the skirt to allow you to wiggle freely. Wear with our 2 tone 'Mod' sunglasses. Fabric: 96% Cotton, 4% Elastane. The fabric only has a little stretch so we advise to check our size chart before ordering.

    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.
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  • ‘Dee Dee’ Houndstooth Full Circle Dress

    £69.00
    Made in the UK. This perfect piece of glamour is cut from the finest quality stretch cotton with a traditionally front boned, satin lined bodice and dreamy full circle skirt section. She also has a concealed zip at the back for smooth fit. The waist doesn't have any belt loops which gives you the choice to wear this dress with it's matching 2 inch belt or without . To create a full on 50s look just pop one of our fluffy Ivory petticoats underneath and wear with our black satin gloves. We advise to check our size guide at the bottom of the page before ordering. Fabric: 97% cotton, 3% spandex [wr360popup name="view3" width="488px" height="650px" config="/wp-content/uploads/2019/sharkstooth_dress_win_pub/360_assets/Sharkstooth_Dress_Windows/Sharkstooth_Dress_Windows.xml"]360° PRODUCT VIEW[/wr360popup]  

    Length of skirt section is 27.5"/ 70cm. Hips are free.
    UK Size EU Size US Size Bust (in/cm) Waist (in/cm) Hips (in/cm)
    8 36 4 32"/ 81cm 26"/ 66cm -
    10 38 6 34"/ 86cm 28in/ 71cm -
    12 40 8 36"/ 91cm 30"/ 76cm -
    14 42 10 38"/ 97cm 32"/ 81cm -
    16 44 12 40"/ 102cm 34"/ 86cm -
    18 46 14 42"/ 107cm 36"/ 91cm -
      As we are an independent and only produce small quantities our sizes vary slightly from style to style. Please be careful when pulling the zip up & check our size guide below before ordering. 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.
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    Rhonda’s Revenge Cherry Blossom 50s Pencil Dress

    £60.00 £45.00
    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.

    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.
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    ‘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.

    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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    ‘Dee Dee’ Wedgewood Blue Floral Ivory Swing Dress

    £69.00
    Made in the UK. Our elegant  ‘Dee Dee’ dress in this blissful Wedgewood blue floral. She features an off-the-shoulder, bardot style neckline which radiates vintage glamour with classical angled sleeves and a bateau back neckline. It is made from a high quality, stretch cotton, with a satin lined & front boned bodice and a concealed zip at the back for smooth fit. The waist does not have any belt loops which gives you the choice to wear this dress with or without it's matching 2 inch belt. The skirt section is full circle with lashings of fabric and looks great when worn with one of our fluffy ivory petticoats. Accessorise with our 50s style ivory satin gloves. Fabric composition: 97% cotton, 3% elastane We advise to check our size guide before ordering.

    Length of skirt section is 27.5"/ 70cm. Hips are free.
    UK Size EU Size US Size Bust (in/cm) Waist (in/cm) Hips (in/cm)
    8 36 4 32"/ 81cm 26"/ 66cm -
    10 38 6 34"/ 86cm 28in/ 71cm -
    12 40 8 36"/ 91cm 30"/ 76cm -
    14 42 10 38"/ 97cm 32"/ 81cm -
    16 44 12 40"/ 102cm 34"/ 86cm -
    18 46 14 42"/ 107cm 36"/ 91cm -
      As we are an independent and only produce small quantities our sizes vary slightly from style to style. Please be careful when pulling the zip up & check our size guide below before ordering. 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.
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  • Dee Dee Ivory Satin Jacquard Full Circle Dress

    £69.00
    Made in the UK Getting hitched, looking for your maid's frocks or that perfect Monroesque Ivory dress? This limited-edition beauty may interest you. We all know retailers like to triple their prices as soon as you mention weddings with the average price of a dress being £1300 and 80% of them being made in the far east. Forget all that nonsense, style & opulence shouldn’t always mean expensive. Save your money and wear our British Made 50’s style bit of gorgeousness, you’ll Look just as divine. Our Dee Dee dress in Ivory satin jacquard. She has a satin lined and front boned bodice with a concealed zip at the back for a smooth fit. The full circle skirt section has lashings of fabric and looks great when worn with one of our fluffy petticoats underneath, which is sold separately. This dress also comes with a cute matching belt too. Accessorise with our twisted faux pearl necklace, ivory satin gloves. Fabric- The fabric is a satin jacquard with a bit of stretch and is pretty much crease free. The composition is: 51% Cotton, 46% Polyester, 3% Spandex. We advise checking our size chart before ordering.

    Length of skirt section is 27.5"/ 70cm. Hips are free.
    UK Size EU Size US Size Bust (in/cm) Waist (in/cm) Bodice Length- from top of bodice (below shoulder) to waist seam 
    8 36 4 32"/ 81cm 26"/ 66cm 38.5cm
    10 38 6 34"/ 86cm 28in/ 71cm 39cm
    12 40 8 36"/ 91cm 30"/ 76cm 39.5cm
    14 42 10 38"/ 97cm 32"/ 81cm 40cm
    16 44 12 40"/ 102cm 34"/ 86cm 40cm
    18 46 14 42"/ 107cm 36"/ 91cm 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.
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    ‘From Kitty with Love’ Smoke Faux Fur Evening Swing Dress

    £92.00 £75.00
    Exclusively made in the UK. This heavenly dress radiates femininity & flamboyance, our enchanting ‘From Kitty with Love' in Smoke. She is cut from a luxe crepe, with the finest quality Charcoal, faux fur collars & cuffs. The full circle skirt section has lashings of fabric and looks great when worn with one of our fluffy black petticoats, but looks totally amazing without too. We advise to check our size chart before ordering. DRY CLEAN ONLY (Do not Iron). Luxe Crepe: 92% Polyester, 8% Elastane Faux Fur: 90% Acrylic, 10% Polyester

    UK Size EU Size US Size Bust (in/cm) Waist (in/cm) Total Length- (from top of collar to seam) 
    8 36 4 32"/ 81cm 26"/ 66cm 45"/ 114cm
    10 38 6 34"/ 86cm 28in/ 71cm 45.25"/ 115cm
    12 40 8 36"/ 91cm 30"/ 76cm 45.5"/ 115.5cm
    14 42 10 38"/ 97cm 32"/ 81cm 45.75"/ 116cm
    16 44 12 40"/ 102cm 34"/ 86cm 46"/ 117cm
    18 46 14 42"/ 107cm 36"/ 91cm 46.25"/ 117.5cm
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    ‘Rhonda’s Revenge’ Black Watch Tartan Vintage 50s Pencil Dress

    £60.00

    Made in the UK

    Rhonda's Revenge in Black Watch tartan is a scorching hot wiggle dress, perfect for any occasion. It features an off-the-shoulder, Bardot style, neckline which radiates vintage glamour with classical angled sleeves & a bateau straight back neckline. This dress is cut from a high quality, traditional woven tartan with a little stretch, which has a warm feel & the bodice is satin lined & front boned with a concealed zip at the back for smooth fit. There is also an 7in/18cm vent at the back of the skirt to allow you to wiggle freely and comes with a matching belt! Please note- This dress is a slightly smaller fit than our other Rhonda's Revenge dresses, as it only has a little stretch but is meant to be a tight wiggle so please be careful when pulling it up over the hips & check our size chart before ordering. Wear with our cute little Scotty dog earrings. Fabric: 63% Polyester, 34% Viscose, 3% Elastane.

    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 39cm
    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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