ClanMcLean Posted March 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I just love the idea of having a collection of vintage gowns to take on our TA in July. Do many people go for the vintage theme? Anyone able to recommend some good websites, other than the usual Ebay etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMac1953 Posted March 8, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 8, 2016 According to my wife, all her clothing is vintage, that's why she has to buy a whole load of new stuff every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted March 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 8, 2016 According to my wife, all her clothing is vintage, that's why she has to buy a whole load of new stuff every year. Great minds think alike........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted March 8, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 8, 2016 (edited) What vintage/era are you thinking about? I don't think I've ever seen anything "vintage" on any of our crossings. Edited March 8, 2016 by 3rdGenCunarder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted March 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I stand in awe of any woman who can get into vintage clothing! People were smaller in those days. Or the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted March 8, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 8, 2016 I stand in awe of any woman who can get into vintage clothing! People were smaller in those days. Or the other way around. And we didn't grow up wearing corsets. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClanMcLean Posted March 8, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted March 8, 2016 What vintage/era are you thinking about? I don't think I've ever seen anything "vintage" on any of our crossings. 70's Baby! Yeah! :D Or maybe 30's would be more appropriate :) If I could get my hands on that emerald dress that Kiara Knightly wore in Atonement, I would be a very happy bunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmybean Posted March 9, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 9, 2016 While I've never seen vintage formal wear on a ship (that I could identify as such), I think it would be lovely !!! (I'm not so sure about 70's hair styles, though---I'm picturing Sonny in bangs and Cher with ironed hair--nothing I'd like to see resurrected)… In any event, I love the creativity in your thinking, ClanMcLean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClanMcLean Posted March 9, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I think the trick is finding vintage pieces which are timeless. By which I mean they're from the selected era (in my case the 30's) and are classically beautiful but the style and cut may not be obviously 30's to many people, but what they do see is elegance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LadyL1 Posted March 9, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Last month on the QV we had a "Roaring 20's" themed evening. Some lovely vintage looking evening attire appeared, and I was very happy to "go" with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted March 9, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Theatrical costume hire would be the answer' though not a very cheap one. Pick your era and there is loads of choice. Every head would would turn as you entered the DR and a buzz of conversation would be all about you. Your partner would have to cooperate though if you were dressed as Regency and he as regular issue DJ. Do a search for theatrical costume hire, there is loads out there. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonTowner Posted March 9, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 9, 2016 In the UK there are specialist vintage shops. You can sometimes pick up vintage clothes in charity shops located in up market areas. Markets like Portobello Road, Camden Passage and Camden Markets would have them. They also sometimes come up for auction. However, if the OP isn't UK based, not very helpful information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikwemu Posted March 9, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 9, 2016 Last month on the QV we had a "Roaring 20's" themed evening. Some lovely vintage looking evening attire appeared, and I was very happy to "go" with this. As Lady L1 says there were a lot of people joining in for the Roaring 20s but when they asked for people to dress to board the QM2 in Liverpool last year there was only about ten of us. Guess you either love it or you don't but if you do just get dressing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brigittetom Posted March 9, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I think the trick is finding vintage pieces which are timeless. By which I mean they're from the selected era (in my case the 30's) and are classically beautiful but the style and cut may not be obviously 30's to many people, but what they do see is elegance. I totally agree. I watched "Atonement" last night just to see your green dress. You simply can't go wrong with stylish elegance...and yes, you will stand out as stunning. The Cunard dining room can use more stunning and less "I packed for convenience". :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepperrn Posted March 9, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I totally agree. I watched "Atonement" last night just to see your green dress. You simply can't go wrong with stylish elegance...and yes, you will stand out as stunning. The Cunard dining room can use more stunning and less "I packed for convenience". :)Well said :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyboating Posted March 10, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I've often seen Phase Eight, Collection 8, dresses worn onboard, in fact, I've got a few myself: http://www.phase-eight.com/fcp/categorylist/collection/collection8 The trick is to wait until they have a sale which happens quite often in the UK. Having just looked, I see that David Jones department store, in Australia, is now stocking the Phase Eight brand so is this the sort of thing you're after: http://shop.davidjones.com.au/djs/en/davidjones/honesty-scuba-dress I see they also have a New Zealand online outlet: https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/nz/search?q=%3Adefault%3Abrand%3APhase+Eight%3Astore%3ATBS&sort=default&page=0&seemoreselectedFacets= And this green dress may be of interest to you: https://www.ezibuy.com/shop/nz/phase-eight-elsa-silk-maxi-dress/p/144805 Of course, you may well find something in New York, before you sail, but I'll have to leave it to one of the locals to guide you as to where to go there. In any event, enjoy shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poshtotty Posted March 10, 2016 #17 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Another Phase Eight enthusiast here...Beautiful dresses. well made at not too silly prices. Collection 8 has a vintage feel and there is an "up to" 50% sale on starting today !!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted March 10, 2016 #18 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I wear a LOT of Phase Eight. Sometimes I'm lucky with a sale - more often not :confused: I am just off to look on-line now as we have a cruise in seven weeks and I need a couple of new evening dresses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted March 10, 2016 #19 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Where's Whitemarsh when we need him? David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poshtotty Posted March 10, 2016 #20 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I wear a LOT of Phase Eight. Sometimes I'm lucky with a sale - more often not :confused: I am just off to look on-line now as we have a cruise in seven weeks and I need a couple of new evening dresses. Waiting patiently for late Sept for our next QE I too feel a new gown coming on...:) I do recycle most of my dresses after a couple seasons, but hang on to a few favourites..I love vintage jewellery too....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyboating Posted March 10, 2016 #21 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I can certainly recommend this dress at this price: http://www.phase-eight.com/angele-sequin-dress//phase-eight/fcp-productdetail/202740731?locale=en You will, however, have to pay to have the side zip taken out as it's the opposite of "concealed" and, in my opinion, spoils the finish of the dress - the "alteration" cost me £15 at my local dry cleaners. I shall be wearing mine, on a smart casual evening, in July - I always wear long on a formal night. I will admit though that the sequinned dresses are heavy so probably not so good for anyone who has to fly to/from a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseluvva Posted March 10, 2016 #22 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) I can certainly recommend this dress at this price: http://www.phase-eight.com/angele-sequin-dress//phase-eight/fcp-productdetail/202740731?locale=en You will, however, have to pay to have the side zip taken out as it's the opposite of "concealed" and, in my opinion, spoils the finish of the dress - the "alteration" cost me £15 at my local dry cleaners. I shall be wearing mine, on a smart casual evening, in July - I always wear long on a formal night. I will admit though that the sequinned dresses are heavy so probably not so good for anyone who has to fly to/from a cruise. Thank you. Somehow I missed this one, but I have now ordered it in red. Like you, it'll be a smart casual dress. I have a couple of voyages lined up, one if which is a fly cruise, but we have plenty of allowance so the weight isn't a problem. Edited March 10, 2016 by cruiseluvva Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sovay2003 Posted March 10, 2016 #23 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Try Natayadresses.com.. They have Titanic era dresses. I hope to get one for my TA next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClanMcLean Posted March 10, 2016 Author #24 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Ohhhhh I love Phase Eight. I can't believe I didn't think to look. Those dresses are fabulous! Off to have a proper look :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClanMcLean Posted March 10, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Needle & Thread is another brand I like. Just waiting for this to go on sale ;) http://www.asos.com/needle-thread/needle-thread-voluminous-tulle-embellished-maxi-dress/prod/pgeproduct.aspx?iid=5883809&clr=Blush&SearchQuery=maxi+dress&pgesize=36&pge=0&totalstyles=1285&gridsize=3&gridrow=7&gridcolumn=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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