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Bastet


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DH and I are going to a friend's New Years party, the theme for dress is "fifties lounge style."    I have no idea what this means.  Can anyone help me out with some outfit suggestions? 


I have this BCBG dress, but it's black and has a halter.  I was thinking of wearing it, but it's not really "fifties" or "lounge."  Also, for those of you who know men's fashion, what should DH wear?  TIA!


BCBG Max Azria Shirred Jersey Dress





-- Edited by Bastet at 19:41, 2006-12-20

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I think they mean the whole Grease, poodle skirt/bobby socks sort of look for 1950's lounge.


You might be able to pull it off with accessories/shoes that are 50's ish or here are some alternatives for inspiration: 


http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2035013319&Page=1


http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2033285751&Page=1


 http://www.forever21.com/product.asp?catalog%5Fname=FOREVER21&category%5Fname=Dresses&product%5Fid=2034593424&Page=1#


 


 



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I did a brief search for 1950's lounge. Some people that I found that you could get ideas from were: Lucille Ball, Marilyn Monroe, and Grace Kelly. For your husband, Frank Sinatra.


A lot of the dresses were usually fitted at the bust and waist with a full or flowy skirt.


 



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Well, the movie Down with Love was set in 1962 but that's what I think of when I think of 50's lounge (especially the guys).  Oh, and I agree with the Marilyn Monroe reference, a dress like her infamous white one would be great.

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When I think of the 50s (lounge or no), I think of a fuller skirt. MM's white dress is the epitome, imo. I think something like the BCBG dress but with a fuller skirt would work. You've got the whole MM halter top thing going on, you just need a little bit of a fuller skirt to get the whole look going. Is there a $$$ limit?


Here are my thoughts on 50s lounge:


great parlor dress(maybe too much of a day dress)


blue holly dressruby dress


hourglass dressring-around dress


 


serafina strapless dress


Just for starters... I'll keep looking.


ETA: I found this link of Bettie Page type clothing (search of 50s lounge clothing/apparel/style): http://www.daddyos.com/retro/retroldy.html. It might give you some ideas.


 


 


 



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blubirde, the $$ limit is about $100, since I spent way, way too much $$$ on Christmas presents.    The BCBG dress I have does have a bit of a fuller skirt, I will try and post a pic of the actual dress tonight when I get home.  The party invite (which I got after starting this thread) says crushed velvet suits, cocktail dresses, etc.  The crowd that is having the party tends to be a bit edgier (the party is called "Sin Lounge") so I was thinking of wearing the dress w/ fishnets and maybe red platform pumps if I couldn't find anything better. 


I love everyone's suggestions!  The mall near me just opened a F21, too!



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What you have in mind sounds cute. You can also get nylon or fishnets with the seam up the back of the leg.

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with the halter styling, I think the dress you have with the fishnets and red pumps sounds great. do you have any chunky retro bangle bracelets? I think that might look nice with it as well...


sounds like a fun party



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Bastet wrote:


blubirde, the $$ limit is about $100, since I spent way, way too much $$$ on Christmas presents.    The BCBG dress I have does have a bit of a fuller skirt, I will try and post a pic of the actual dress tonight when I get home.  The party invite (which I got after starting this thread) says crushed velvet suits, cocktail dresses, etc.  The crowd that is having the party tends to be a bit edgier (the party is called "Sin Lounge") so I was thinking of wearing the dress w/ fishnets and maybe red platform pumps if I couldn't find anything better. 


I love everyone's suggestions!  The mall near me just opened a F21, too!




I think that idea sounds perfect. I also like brazilian's idea of the fishnets with the seam up the back. Could you do your hair in a 50s coif of some kind?


See Bettie Page:Bettie Page 


Marilyn:  


Lucille Ball:Image Preview


Judy Garland:


Natalie Wood, etc. You get the picture. A cool hairdo would definitely make the dress appropriate, imo.


 



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I like the idea of trying to do the fifties hair style.  Also, deep red lipstick.

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Sorry if the pics are huge!  Do either of these look like they'd work? 


Here is my "risk" outfit: fishnets and red platform pumps



Here is a "safer" version:




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I think you could totally rock the first look.  Definately do the 50's hair and red lipstick and you will be all set.  The second look is too contemporary.

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I think you look really great in the first outfit!

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The red pumps look gorgeous! Definitely wear the first outfit!




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first, please! there are few opportunities to wear that outfit :)

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XtinaStyles wrote:

I think you could totally rock the first look.  Definately do the 50's hair and red lipstick and you will be all set.  The second look is too contemporary.


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ILoveChoo wrote:


XtinaStyles wrote:


I think you could totally rock the first look.  Definately do the 50's hair and red lipstick and you will be all set.  The second look is too contemporary.




ITA

Agreed!

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Oh, please don't do the safe option. The party has a theme, go with it! Enjoy wearing something you wouldn't normally. Be daring. That's what parties are for. :)

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You must go with the first option.  It fits the theme and looks really great on you. 



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Go with the first one. Those shoes are just to die for with that dress.

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