Tag: Balboa

Rayon Dresses from Trashy Diva

This post was written by Lindy Shopper.

It seems that every clothing source I obsess over is doing something wonderful this week – Leluxe samples, 70% off at Mod Cloth, and – to put the cherry on my week-long clothing smorgasbord sundae – Trashy Diva has posted new dresses and some reissues of some of my favorite dresses, all in period-perfect, dance-perfect rayon prints. The pièce de résistance is one of their new fabrics, a charming fan print in Mardi Gras colors!

Love, love, love…and there’s many more than these styles on the website!

Bustle Betty Dress in the Mardi Gras print
Sadie Ruffle Dress in a tropical print
Reissue of the cherry print Sweetie Dress

Plaid + Polka Dots = Bliss

This post was written by Lindy Shopper.

This is another rare skirt and top set from the 1940’s, this time with a clever mixing of two patterns – a cheerful plaid and a clustered polka dot pattern. I adore this set for the peplum effect of the top, the gathering around the neckline, the contrast hem and sleeves, the simple pattern made so interesting by the mix of fabrics, and arm holes big enough to allow for unconfined movement. This would be perfect for a spring dance or the battle of the bands at DCLX (Excited!).

Perhaps the best part of this two piece set? You’ll never have to worry about your shirt coming untucked, but you’ll still look tidy with that great peplum.

1940’s Plaid Skirt and Vest

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Etsy seller Raleigh Vintage has an adorable matching plaid skirt and vest set from the 1940’s. While I’ve been pining for spring, let’s be realistic – it’s going to be cold for at least another month, which should give you plenty of time to get in a couple of wearings of this adorable set. I love the rhinestone-studded buttons, the pleats in the skirt, and the scoop neck on the vest. Pair with a pretty blouse and some wedges and you’re set for the dance!

Remix Size 9: Arrive and Dance

This post was written by Lindy Shopper.

A couple of pre-owned Remix shoes popped up on eBay at a good price. First, a solid wedge, the Open Toe Spectator in black on black, with only two bids and current bidding at $41.00. Second, my absolute favorite pair of arrival sandals (due to their supreme comfort for after the dance), the Dara, in a smashing shade of red, with the bidding at $31.00.

Either technology or eBay is being uncooperative today, so the only photo I can share with you is of a pair of new red Dara shoes from the Remix website…but you should still check out the auctions if you are a size 9!

Silk Sportcoat Sale at Jos A. Bank

This post was written by Lindy Shopper.

My friend and fellow dancer Matthew Glassman forwarded me the link to this silk sportcoat on the Jos A. Bank website, on sale for $69.00, and I thought it was good enough to repost. Much like your wardrobe’s MVP, the blue sportcoat, you can add one of these lovely silk jackets to jeans or slacks if you aren’t in the market for an entire suit and want a more versatile piece…or maybe you just like sportcoats. 🙂

The jacket is 100% silk fabric in a great check pattern – subtle, yet interesting. Available in two colors, light olive and black/tan, with a center vent in the back. This coat retailed at $350.00, so at $69.00 this is an amazing deal.

More Colors! Aris Allen 1940’s Velvet and Mesh Mary Jane

This post was written by Lindy Shopper.

I can’t believe I missed this (how long have these been out?), but Dancestore.com has come out with three new colors of the Aris Allen velvet and mesh Mary Jane – black with white mesh, indigo with white mesh, and brown with white mesh. I have been admiring the black velvet and black mesh Mary Jane for a while, as I find that shoes made with mesh let your feet breathe while dancing. They are all so lovely, deciding which pair to order will be difficult!

Indigo with white mesh

Black with white mesh

Lindy Focus IX

This post was written by Lindy Shopper.

This will be my last post before I head home for the holidays, to the land of no internets. After Christmas I’ll be driving to Asheville for Lindy Focus and will hopefully be able to report back on any vendors that may be there. There are rumors of certain things that may happen in the clothing realm, so I’ll wait and see what happens at the event, but I am planning on visiting some of Asheville’s vintage clothing stores, like Hip Replacements and Ragtime Vintage Clothing.

Until then…happy holidays!

Swing Dance Shoes on eBay

This post was written by Lindy Shopper.

Yes, I own a lot of shoes, but I rarely pay full price for them. Why? I am patient and if I wait long enough, eBay will deliver what I need at a reasonable price. If you buy cheaper shoes, you can buy more of them, theoretically, or have more money leftover to pay for all these amazing swing dance events coming up in the next few months. Lindy Focus, anyone? 😉

There were too many new auctions popping up for Remix and Aris Allen dance shoes, so I’m lumping them all together in this post. Here’s hoping they are in your size…

Aris Allen 1930's Oxford, size 9.5
Aris Allen 1930's Camel Velvet Oxford, size 9.5
Aris Allen Black Rugcutter Wedge, Size 7.5
Remix Piazza in green, size 9
Remix Open Toe Spectator in Brown, size 6.5-7, $0.99 starting price
Remix Greta Wedge in Green, size 6.5-7
Remix Open Toe Spectator Wedge in brown, size 8

Remix Balboa

This post was written by Lindy Shopper.

A pair of my favorite shoes, green two tone Remix Balboa shoes, have made an appearance on eBay in a size 6, new without box. With a $19.99 starting price, this could be a steal!

If you are on the fence about the color, I’ll add that I hesitated for a long time to get these shoes, even though green is my favorite color, because I wasn’t certain they would go with anything in my closet; however, once I finally stopped admiring them from afar and got them near my closet, I discovered that they go with a surprising number of garments in various shades and amounts of green. The low heel and flexible sole on these shoes are Balboa and Lindy friendly.

Remix shoe alert on eBay

I come across Remix Vintage shoes fairly often on eBay, but not always in my size. Snap these up while the price is right! I can’t seem to get the photos to work, so here are the links:

Promenade, dark red, size 9.5 starting price $19.99.

Balboa, maize/luggage, size 9, starting price $29.99.

Picasso wedge, red, size 9, 3 bids at $32.00.

As always, you can pay homage to these wonderful shoes at http://www.remixvintageshoes.com