Next week I leave for the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend! I can’t wait! This will be my last one for a while as my husband and I would like to take other trips and try other events, so I’m going to make the most of out of it this year.
The vintage clothing is HUGE at Viva (one of my favorite parts) and I love seeing all the lovely vintage fashions that everyone brings. I’m always happy with the items that I bring but I do like to dream that if I won the lottery and or had size 24″ waist, what would be my ultimate VIVA wardrobe?
So that is what today’s post is all about, what would I bring if I had the means (1940s & 1950s Fashions)? Let the dreaming/drooling begin!
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1940s Green Gingham Sundress-SO ME! I would totally wear this dress to the car show.
Another day dress for wandering around the hotel, hitting up the strip or just lounging by the pool – A 1950s Mr. Mort Gingham (I’m in gingham mode right now) sundress. The top of the dress is so different and really cool.
I love Tiki and I love Tiki Dresses like this beauty of a dress from the 1950s and perfect to wear to Frankie’s Tiki Room. The pattern is a novelty tiki cat print.
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Mexican Handpainted skirts are very very popular in the Rockabilly/Vintage world and this one is a perfect example of why they are, simply stunning! This skirt is a good choice for any evening of the event.
Vintage 1940s Evening Dress. Perfect for dancing in, to all the amazing bands that play all weekend long. Possibly a super Saturday night dress
Here is another Saturday Night Dress – A Emma Domb 1950’s dress french blue satin. Isn’t it dreamy?
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One more option for Saturday Night (or really any night of the event). 1940s Vintage Crepe Gown (this is my favorite).
The Pool Parties at VLV happen all weekend but on Sunday they have the women’s vintage swimsuit contest. If I had a lot of money, I would buy this suit and enter – A 1950s Novelty Rooster Print Catalina Swimsuit. The print is just so fun and I think you would have a good chance of winning.
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Shoes! I very rarely wear awesome shoes at this event because I’m normally dancing…a lot and my shoes are usually built for comfort over style. However, if I could have some dream shoes these would be in my suitcase.
1940s sling back, peep toe heels. Cute with a bit of danger to them.
Another pair of fantastic peep toe 1940s shoes (I adore the 40s shoes).
And then the ultimate wish list shoes (and my top pin on Pinterest)……1940s Platform heels, very Carmen Miranda and sold to some lucky person in this world.
Accessories. Once again, since I’m a dancer my accessories are usually limited to items that won’t fly off my body when dancing (brooches, earrings, hair flowers) but we are talking “My wish list” so I would wear Bakelite Bracelets! Up my arm and down the other. Ha Ha, not really but I would wear more than just one like many of the lovely ladies I have seen do.
1930s red Bakelite carved clamper bracelet.
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And here are all the bracelets ready for my arm. The carved ones are truly my favorite (I currently only own smooth Bakelite).
And there is my Ultimate VLV Wardrobe wish list. I hope you enjoyed taking a look at the things that make me drool or wish I had one the lottery.
This will also be my last weekly post till I’m back from my trip (I will only be gone for one week, friends so don’t worry). You can follow my adventures on Instagram.
Have a super week friends and see some of you at VLV!
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- Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 18-Saturday
- Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 18-Friday
- Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 18-Thursday
- Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend 18-Wednesday
Liz 🙂
Oh my that 1940s evening dress is gorgeous as is the brown check one I love them all
retro rover
They are wonderful! Going to close my eyes and pretend they are in my closet 🙂
I love the treatment on that gingham dress! Must go practice smocking…
Good luck! and post results on your blog 🙂
What a bevy of sensational mid-century items. I love your choices and can so easily picture you rocking all of them. Love (!) the top of he brown and white dress. That is so eye-catchingly unique.
I hope you have a sensationally fun time at Viva!
Big hugs,
♥ Jessica
Have fun! I’m so jealous; never been to LVL but would love to go some day! Enjoy yourself and make sure to post lots of pics when you come back!
Thanks Julie! I did have fun and will be doing a post in the next week or so all about it. And don’t worry the event is here to stay, well at least for another 10 years according to the website dates 🙂
Liz
Fab outfit choices! Really like the brown and white sundress and that swimsuit is definitely a winner!
The Brown and White one is a stunner and so far the crowd favorite.
Just gorgeous! I love vintage! Thanks so much for sharing. 🙂
Oh I’m so glad you enjoyed the post! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
wow! that brown one was in my store. it actually took a long time to sell! but nice to see that people really liked it. That’s when i had REALLY good light for photos.
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The brown one was divine! I’m glad it finally went to a good home 🙂