Seriously, Ladies Aloha Wear...

....Specifically Aloha Wear (new retro designs and redesigned vintage Aloha Wear) that will fit larger sizes.

Do the wahine in the TC Ohana have/need a source?

Mahalo in advance!

~T

[ Edited by: Haole'akamai 2008-09-03 23:39 ]

[ Edited by: Haole'akamai 2008-09-18 09:23 ]

I would love to find some Tiki dresses or shirts for larger gals. They wouldn't even have to be retro style...something simple but with a Tiki or tropical print would be great. Some day I hope to size down so I can slip into one of those Whirlingturban dresses...those are awesome. Thank goodness leis are one-size-fits-all. :lol:

[ Edited by: Haole'akamai 2008-09-18 09:23 ]

Yeah, I've been wondering what's up with the vintage dresses. Did the women in the 50's really have NO waist, or is it just that the larger sizes sell out faster? Much of what I find is too small in that area, and I ain't a big girl! Does anyone find cool fabric and have the sewing prowess/vintage patterns to make their own?

Well, one of the main difficulties is vintage clothes are made to be worn with vintage "foundation" garment. You wear the bra, girdle, waistcincher and the dress "falls right in place".

[ Edited by: Haole'akamai 2008-09-18 09:24 ]

contact Andy (of Chip and Andy) ~ Fashion Tramp

she's made me several dresses, hawaiian style ~ she's pretty danged amazing! a few measurements, a few emails. and before you know it, a dress in the mail that fits perfectly.

and next she's making me 50's dresses to go with my 55 TBird.

I've got contacts at some of greatest Aloha Wear companies of all time.

I believe I could present you with available body styles and patterns then get dresses made just for you at off-the-rack prices. I already do this for guys as often as possible. Any interest?

Being a "big boned gal" myself, I've found a few places...

Hilo Hattie

Bettie Page Clothing (More retro than hawaiian but available up to 3X)

Some "modern" styles http://www.escreations.com/dresses.html

Some really beautiful retro, traditional and modern dresses as well
http://www.lavahut.com/hawaiian-dress-c-282.html

Check out the Havana Collection http://www.queenofheartz.com/