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Vintage Dancer | Vintage Dancing | Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In

Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In

Dance Fashion History· Vintage Inspired

26 Jun 2014
Vintage Dancing Swing Dancing Judy Garland

Judy Garland Swing Dancing 1940s

Swing dancing came about in the late 1930s and had a revival in the 1990s. Many continue to swing dance and love to dress up in vintage styles. Clothing styles from the 1940s and 1950s have the most appeal to swing dancers and lindy hoppers, whereas Charleston dresses are ideal for ’20s dances. These two eras have iconic clothing styles that are easy to recreate using repro or vintage inspired clothing. Since they were born from the “swing era,” the clothing is designed with dancers in mind. This quick guide will get you started on choosing  swing dance clothing that is both vintage in style but with all the modern conveniences we expect to have today.

1940s Swing & Lindy Dance Clothing

194s swing dance clothing dress

Swing Dancing in 1946 with an A-line floral dress. See more Vintage Dancing Photos

1940s Style Dress at Modcloth

1940s Style Dress at Modcloth

1940s Dress:  For women, the 1940s style usually consisted of a dress with a fitted top, a small collar, and an A-line skirt. A shirtdress (button down dress) is a good choice. Dresses with buttons that go down to just the waist are fine, too. Even a wrap dress is a 1940s style. A signature color combination to try to look for is an all black, navy blue, or other darker colored dress with a white collar. Dresses with floral prints continued to be popular for casual dances. Shop 1940s style dresses.

1940s bow blouse

1940s bow blouse

1940s Blouse: An alternative to a dress is a blouse and an A-line skirt. The blouse should be button down, fitted and have a smaller point collar or Peter Pan collar. The signature look to both 1940s blouses and dresses is puffy sleeve caps. The extra room makes a big difference when swing dancing with arm raises.

Keep the blouse buttoned all the way up and tucked in. For a more accurate feel, the dress or blouse should be simple, with little to no ruffles, lace or bows. Stick to plain solid colors, plaids, or small flower patterns. Consider Hawaiian prints, which were in style in the later part of the 1940s. A thin belt that is the same color as the dress is a nice touch. Try to keep the necklines up and more conservative.

Shop 1940s style blouses here.

1940s A-Line Skirt and Blouse

1940s A-Line Skirt and Blouse

1940s Skirts: These were an A-line shape – not too full, but with some flair to make them easy to move/dance in. As the decade moved on, they became fuller with pleated skirts and wider A-lines with a modest crinoline slip underneath. The length of 1940s skirts is ideal for dancing – right below the knee. Anything shorter can be too immodest, and anything longer is too difficult to move in. Learn about 1940s skirts and shop vintage inspired styles here. (Tip: For comfort and modesty, be sure to wear tights, shorts, or vintage style tap pants under your skirt.)

1940s Wide leg pants are fun to dance in

1940s Wide Leg Pants are fun to dance in

Shorts and pants: An alternative to dresses and skirts are a pair of vintage shorts or pants. Judy Garland in the topmost picture is dancing in a pair of high waist shorts with a nautical stripe on the side. These are very popular style shorts today, but be sure they don’t come up too short in the leg. 1940s pants had very wide legs that had a swing movement all on their own. They were also high waisted. Wearing shorts and pants may be comfortable to practice in, but they are not period correct to performance dance in. It is up to you on how “vintage” you want to be.

swing dancing shoes

Repro Swing Dance Shoes

Swing Dance Shoes: Proper swing dance shoes are a must! This is one nice advantage to modern technology. We now can make vintage style shoes that are made for dancing. Suede soles made spinning easier. No slip insoles absorb sweat and keep your foot in place. Mesh and cutouts help your foot stay ventilated. Hard toe caps protect your toes from the accidental miss-step.

Shop swing dance shoes here. Read this article on how to turn your favorite pair of shoes into dance shoes.

All dressed up for a swing dance in my House of Foxy dress.

All dressed up for a dance in my House of Foxy dress.

1950s Swing Dance Clothing

Simplicity reissued this 1950s dress pattern. Find more 1950s sewing patterns at VintageDancer.com/1950s

Simplicity reissued this 1950s dress pattern

1950s swing dresses expanded in width with multiple layers of petticoats underneath. Fuller, longer skirts, matched with tighter tops, made vigorous swing dancing a thing of the past. The new 1950s swing was much more mellow to dance to. If you want to dance without the major workout, a 1950s swing dress or skirt and blouse is ideal for you.

1950s swing dresses today don’t have to be worn with a crinoline. They look better if they are, but are more comfortable without. The choice is yours. The full skirts should end around mid-shin and won’t fly up as much as ’40s styles will. The trend for halter neck or other sleeveless styles also makes them cooler to wear. The colors and large prints offer a lot of variety to choose from. Don’t dismiss the plain colors, either. When you add in jewelry, a vintage hairstyle, and a cardigan sweater to wear to and from the dance, the whole outfit will shine with ’50s perfection.

A festive 1950s circle skirt is eye popping on the dance floor

A festive circle skirt is eye popping on the dance floor

1950s skirts were just as full as the dresses. A circle skirt is the most fun to wear and has the most movement. Twirling on the dance floor is a lot of fun in a ’50s circle skirt. The original poodle skirt was a circle skirt. While felt is a nice lightweight material, it is also HOT. I don’t recommend dancing in a felt circle skirt. Cotton is best, followed by blends, or a sheer chiffon layered over a light petticoat.

1950s knit top, shirt. great for Swing dancing.

A knit top allows good movement

1950s Blouses: 1950s blouses were even more fitted than 40s styles and lacked puffy sleeves. Sleeveless styles were very common along with short cap sleeves. Both styles were ideal for dancing – no arm restrictions! The rest of the blouse was fitted very snug to the body and tucked into the skirt. There are many repro ’50s blouses with an edgy rockabilly feel. These might have motifs of skulls, roses, music, tattoo art, or animals. Otherwise, a simple button-down blouse with or without a collar and cap sleeves will work well with your skirt. Shop 1950s style blouses.

 

Men's Swing Dance Clothing

Men’s Swing Dance Clothing

Swing dancing in my vintage 50s dress

Swing dancing in my vintage 50s/60s dress

What about men’s swing dance clothing? My husband wrote an article on how to dress for swing dancing that helps you beat the sweat. Read it here.

Shop 1940s Swing Dance Dresses:

Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Plaid Dress Wool Dress Lace Collar Dress 1950s Dress Midi Dress Vintage Style Dress Retro DressFlare Dress Pleated Dress Office $229.50 AT vintagedancer.com
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$229.50
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Mabel Dress in 40s Red by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic Vintage 1940s Style $107.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$107.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Unique Vintage Dusty Pink Dainty Floral Morton Swing Dress $78.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$78.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Falling For Autumn A-Line Dress inUK - Short Sleeve Fit  Flare Mini Vintage Inspired by Joe Brown from ModCloth $89.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Modcloth
$89.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In MUXXN Womens Retro 1950s Style Short Sleeve Formal Mermaid Dress $35.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$35.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Wellwits Womens Split Neck Floral Button 1940s Day 1950s Vintage Tea Dress $23.98 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$23.98
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In VIJIV Womens Vintage 1920s V Neck Rockabilly Swing Evening Party Cocktail Dress with Sleeves $36.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$36.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Wellwits Womens Keyhole Bowtie Collared 1940s Vintage Dress £19.98 AT vintagedancer.com
AmazonUK
£19.98
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Wellwits Womens Keyhole Bow Tie Front 1940s Vintage Collared Dress $23.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$23.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In SERENA close fitting linen dress with 3/4 sleeves midi dress casual dress full circle dress dress with pockets shirt dress retro dress $140.25 AT vintagedancer.com
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$140.25
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Mr. Water French Style Lace Elegant Cream Ruffle Midi Dress $99.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$99.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Going Dotty Dress $40.00 AT vintagedancer.com
JoeBrowns
$40.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In 50s Verde Swing Dress in Dark Green £54.41 AT vintagedancer.com
TopVintage
£54.41
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Winnie - Min £120.00 AT vintagedancer.com
ZoeVine
£120.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In VALERIE DRESS in Solid Green Teal Fabric // solid cotton dress custom vintage retro dress 1950s pinup plus size pin up dress green teal $75.20 AT vintagedancer.com
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$75.20
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Ava Dress in Vintage Green by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Classic 1940s Authentic Vintage Style $121.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$121.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In ACEVOG Women Vintage Style Turn Down Collar Short Sleeve High Waist Maxi Swing Dress with Belt $38.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$38.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Nemidor Womens V-Neckline Stretchy Casual Midi Plus Size Bridesmaid Dress $29.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$29.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Hell Bunny Irvine Tartan 1950s Vintage Retro Dress XS-4XL $72.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$72.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Dolores Swing Dress in Solid Navy Classic 1940s Inspired Vintage Style £79.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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£79.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Wellwits Womens Polka Dots Hearts V Neck Wrap Vintage Dress with Pocket $23.98 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$23.98
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Lady Check Swing Dress in Grey £49.58 AT vintagedancer.com
TopVintage
£49.58
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In AISIZE Women 1950s V-Neck Cocktail Wedding Swing Midi Dress $33.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$33.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In ACEVOG Women Vintage Style Turn Down Collar Short Sleeve High Waist Maxi Swing Dress with Belt $38.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$38.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In 40s Kaylee Tartan Swing Dress in Khaki £63.27 AT vintagedancer.com
TopVintage
£63.27
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Simple Flavor Womens Floral Vintage Dress Elegant Midi Evening Dress 3/4 Sleeves $26.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$26.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Patti 1940s Nautical Sailor Dress in Navy Authentic true vintage style £79.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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£79.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In AISIZE Women 1940s Vintage Button Elegant Sweetheart Peplum Prom Dress $34.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$34.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In AISIZE Women 1950s V-Neck Cocktail Wedding Swing Midi Dress $33.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$33.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Fantaist Womens Bow Tie Neck A Line Swing Flared Skater Cocktail Party Dress  AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In 1940s Vintage Collared Dress $29.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$29.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Sidnor Womens Officer Margaret/Peggy Carter Dress Cosplay Costume Uniform Suit $115.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$115.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Smiffys World War 2 Pin Up Spice Darling  AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Ranphee Womens Ruched Empire Waist Knee Length Fit and Flare Semi Formal Dresses $25.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$25.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Clarice Dress in Powder Blue Rose Print by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic Vintage 1940s Style $121.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$121.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Ava Dress in Vintage Green Classic 1940s Style Long Sleeve Dress £89.00 AT vintagedancer.com
RocknRomanceVintage
£89.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Dreamgirl Womens All Aboard Costume $49.55 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$49.55
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Marion Dress AUD 109.95 AT vintagedancer.com
TheIconicAU
AUD 109.95
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Smiffys WW2 Sweet Heart Costume  AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Milumia Womens Elegant Frilled Long Sleeve Pleated Fit & Flare Dress $36.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$36.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Wellwits Womens Green Check Button Down Pocket 1940s Vintage Shirt Dress $21.98 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$21.98
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Unique Vintage Plus Size 1950S Black  Embroidered Red Rose Baltimore Swing Dress $98.00 AT vintagedancer.com
UniqueVintage
$98.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Simple Flavor Womens Floral Vintage Dress Elegant Midi Evening Dress 3/4 Sleeves $26.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$26.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Wedtrend Womens 1950s Retro Rockabilly Dress Cap Sleeve Vintage Swing Dress $29.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$29.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Curvysweet Womens Kimono V-Neck Ruffle Short Sleeves Business Pencil Dress $29.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$29.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Agent Carter cosplay inspired custom made pencil dress retro $98.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$98.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Plus Size Vintage Combat Cutie for Women $49.99 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$49.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Shelly Dress in Navy Floral Dancer Print A Classic 1940s Inspired wiggle dress True Vintage Style £79.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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£79.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Lucy Dress in Navy Moonshine Spot Authentic  Classic 1940s True Vintage Inspired Style £79.00 AT vintagedancer.com
RocknRomanceVintage
£79.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Womens Adult 1940s 40s Wartime Dress Fancy Dress Costume WWII World War Two Military Outfit Green £19.99 AT vintagedancer.com
AmazonUK
£19.99
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In 40s Hattie Flared Dress in Green £63.27 AT vintagedancer.com
TopVintage
£63.27
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Lisa Dress in Green Check Taffeta by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic Vintage 1940s Style $107.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$107.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Joyce 1940s Day Dress in Brown Floral Authentic true vintage style £79.01 AT vintagedancer.com
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£79.01
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Tina Dress - Black $108.00 AT vintagedancer.com
KarinaDresses
$108.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Plus Size Vintage Style Navy  Yellow Plaid Anna Swing Dress $88.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$88.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Unique Vintage 1940S Style Navy  Pink Floral Print Havilland Dress $78.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$78.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In 1940S Burgundy  Black Embroidered Floral Ava Swing Dress $88.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$88.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Unique Vintage Plus Size 1940S Style Teal Natalie Swing Dress $78.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$78.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Mabel Dress in Solid Navy by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic Vintage 1940s Style $107.67 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$107.67
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In YATHON Womens Elegant Bow Tie Swing Casual Party Dresses Vintage Ruched Stretchy A-line Skater Dress $28.98 AT vintagedancer.com
Amazon
$28.98
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Lisa-Mae Shirtdress in Wine by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic 1940s Style Designs $121.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$121.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Unique Vintage 1940S Style Red Floral Print Havilland Dress $88.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$88.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Josie 2pc Suit in Wine by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | 1940s Authentic Vintage Inspired Clothing $170.35 AT vintagedancer.com
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$170.35
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Roma Dress in Mayflower Authentic  Classic 1940s Vintage Inspired Style £79.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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£79.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Mae Dress in Vintage Green by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic Vintage 1940s Style $107.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$107.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Dorothy Dress in Navy with Ivory Contrast Collar by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic Vintage 1940s Style $107.67 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$107.67
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Unique Vintage Navy Blue Dainty Floral Morton Swing Dress $78.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$78.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Vintage 40s style dress in green with soutache neckline and braided belt size US 4 $184.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$184.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Ladies reproduction 1940s suits $363.56 AT vintagedancer.com
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$363.56
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Sidnor Womens Officer Margaret/Peggy Carter Dress Cosplay Costume Uniform Suit $135.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$135.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Plus Size 1940S Style Off White  Multicolor Floral Print Midi Dress $68.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$68.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Womens Puff Sleeve Belted Midaxi Skater Dress - Blue - 14 $16.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$16.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Agent Carter cosplay swing dress striped custom made blue iconic $98.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$98.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Peggy Wrap Dress in Traditional Cotton Tartan by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | 1940s Authentic Vintage Style Clothing $107.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$107.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Unique Vintage 1940S Style Green Plaid Formosa Swing Dress $98.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$98.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Lisa-Mae Shirtdress in Black by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic 1940s Style Designs $119.27 AT vintagedancer.com
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$119.27
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In 1940S Style Off White  Multicolor Floral Print Midi Dress $68.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$68.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Unique Vintage 1940S Charcoal Pinstripe Manchester Swing Dress $78.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$78.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Eva Dress in Solid Wine  Classic 1940s Style Long Sleeve Dress with Tie Neck £89.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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£89.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Joyce 1940s Day Dress in Navy Blue Authentic true vintage style £79.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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£79.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Socialite Replica 1940s Vintage Style Powder Blue Starlet Dress $79.80 AT vintagedancer.com
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$79.80
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Unique Vintage Grey  Red Plaid Garber Fit  Flare Dress $78.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$78.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Mae Dress in Powder Blue by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic Vintage 1940s Style $107.00 AT vintagedancer.com
Etsy
$107.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Unique Vintage 1940S Red  White Floral Outline Kay Swing Dress $68.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$68.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Womens Maggy London Metallic Dot Midi Dress Size 6 - Blue $158.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$158.00
Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Agent Carter cosplay inspired custom made 2 tone dress retro $110.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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$110.00
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Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Mabel Dress in Atomic Satin by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic Vintage 1940s Style $107.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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Swing Dance Clothing You Can Dance In Mabel Dress in Mayflower by The Seamstress of Bloomsbury | Authentic Vintage 1940s Style $107.00 AT vintagedancer.com
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Comments

  1. swiveltam says

    June 27, 2014 at 6:58 am

    Wonderful post! I’m one who believes in dressing vintage to dance vintage, but don’t expect others to follow suit. I agree with all of your posts, although, I will say when you get into the realm of poodle skirts, it starts to look a bit costumey. There are great versions of the poodle skirt style, but sadly the iconic poodle gets a lot of eye rolls on the dance floor. Like you said, NOT felt, but the style done in cotton with even Scottie dogs or dachshunds would work without looking too costumey. I’ve even done poodle skirts (circle skirt) style with palm trees, cats and when my daughter was younger I did matching Girl Scout poodle skirts for a Girl Scout Sock Hop 🙂

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