Wearing:
Beret: Scala Pronto from Scally & Trombone
Dress: Bettie Page Captain Dress (http://www.bettiepageclothing.com/)
Shoes: Poetic Licence (http://www.poeticlicence.us/)
Hurrah! Remember how I was talking about those Eureka! moments when something you’ve ordered from the internet arrives, and actually fits perfectly? Well I had another of those earlier last week when my Bettie Page Captain Dress arrived from the delightful West Side Sinners (http://stores.ebay.com.au/West-Side-Sinners).
Bought ostensibly for a friend’s Fancy Dress party later in October I had high hopes that this dress would toe the line between just enough and too much when it came to this season’s Nautical trend. And you know what? I think it really does. Bettie Page is now doing up to a size 3X, which is great news for the curvier among us as there’s some gorgeous treats available among their range. And – like a lot of retro-style dresses – they look even better with some padding underneath.
Another brand to watch out for is Stop Staring (http://www.stopstaringclothing.com/) who go also go up to a 3X.
I bought this one from Unique Vintage http://www.unique-vintage.com/ who, at time of writing, offer a 15% discount with the code myspace. 
Headband: Diva (http://www.diva.net.au/)
Dress: Stop Staring – From Unique Vintage (http://www.unique-vintage.com/)
Shoes: Poetic Licence (http://www.poeticlicence.us/)
A quick Google proves that Stop Staring is stocked pretty much everywhere, but some other retailers to try are: Daddy-O’s (http://daddyos.com/), Pin-Up Girl Clothing (http://www.pinupgirlclothing.com/), Bear Flag Republic (http://stores.ebay.com.au/bearflag13547) and Pin-Up Parade (http://www.pinup-parade.com/). A special nod to Pin-Up Parade who give excellent customer service, and dress-specific measurements – A godsend for internet shoppers.
The Bettie Paige dress looks super adorable on you!
Jasper on Flickr on also look lovely her captain’s dress.
Hello, love your look and wish I had the confidence to follow your lead! Just wondering how you got shoes from Poetic Licence. As far as I can see, they don’t ship OS.
Thanks!
Hi Sarah – doesn’t she?! I think that’s what convinced me that I. Must. Have.
Ms Creosote – I’ve found the Poetic Licence shoes in a few random shoe shops along Brunswick St in Melbourne. These came from The Shoe Fitz (265 Brunswick St Fitzroy)
There are a few Aussie stockists – you could try Google Australia. Failing that there’s always eBay http://stores.ebay.com.au/letsbuyshoes
and
http://stores.ebay.com.au/SHU-CRAZEE
both have a decent range. Sizing can be a bit squiffy though, so I’d definitely recommend trying them on if you can find a shop that has them.
You’re a champion.. I shall hunt them down, thanks!
Hey Lillipilli I LOVE your blog look forward to your posts. And you look fab in your outfit.
Oh. My. God. Both dresses look utterly fabulous on you!!! (so fabulous you deserve three exclamation marks).
Stop making me want to spend money, damnit! 😀
– Sonya
(No More Mumus)
lol! Enable, enable, enable! They’re great dresses. The Stop Staring in particular is wildly comfortable. You should treat yourself!
The Bettie Paige dress is beyond awesome.
Wow – set your camera to sepia and you wouldn't even know. Pretty sweet!