$ 450.00 $ 226.00 jEmail us about this item bSee our measuring guide The Victoria Jane collection uses the techniques and qualities of contemporary couture. Using only the finest fabrics, the Victoria Jane collection has something for every bride, whether it is a slim bias cut dress or a more classic, structured A-line. Designer Veni Infantino brings her knowledge and love of the bridal and fashion industry to create a collection that offers you a chance to be a beautiful bride with style and elegance. A classic slipper satin dress with tulle sleeves and lace appliques with a gorgeous scoop back and scalloped edges. Available in 3 lengths: 55’, 58’ & 61’1950's seersucker sundress by Flair, waist 23.5. 1950's black satin party dress with floral bouquet appliqué, waist 26. 1950's White Stag bustier top and skirt-made in Portland, Oregon. Vicky Tiel Couture silk jersey cocktail dress, size 6. Classic 1960's Lilly Pulitzer cotton halter dress, size small, 98.

1930's bias cut black lace gown with original slip (not shown), waist up to 30". 1970's Hanae Mori Hummingbird gown, size med. 248. Late 1940's "Windsor Blue" slipper satin evening gown, waist 26", 398. Late 1950's Paul Parnes linen eyelet dress with satin sash, waist 28", 198. The shop is brimming over with fabulous new arrivals this week and I'm exhausted from putting them all out. In fact I'm so tired I can barely do a blog post. Come see where all my energy went:) Sale excludes items on consignment and does not apply to items in the bridal salon. Late 1950's Silk Organza Cocktail Dress by Miss America. 1950s "woodland" set, 98. 1950s Hydrangea Blue party dress, waist 25". 1950s "Blue Galaxies" set, 125. Gorgeous slipper satin wedding dress from 1949. 1929 Graduation dress in pale blue. Beautiful 1950s pink Regency set, 125. 1950s Cahill off the shoulder tea length wedding dress, waist 29". 1950s pink and lavender set, 98.

1940s silky rayon afternoon dress, waist 26". 1950s Fruit Salad brooch and earrings set, 98.White Bedroom Furniture Assembled 1940s Frank Starr rayon crepe evening gown, waist 28".Swimming Pool Cleaning Services Uk 1950s Schreiner brooch and earrings set, 148.Toilet Paper Roll String Project Gorgeous 1950's sculpted silk evening jacket, med. 1950s grey starburst set, 98. 1960s Gene Shelley sequined evening gown, med. 1950s Kramer New York necklace and earring set, 198. Early 1950s silk cocktail dress, waist 26". 1950s Weiss set, 98. 1940s garnet evening gown, 42" waist. People ask me all the time what I specialize in at Xtabay. I usually tell them my main focus is on cocktail and party dresses from the mid-century and vintage bridal.

But what I really mean to say is that we specialize in beauty and beauty is having a hard time of it these days. A slipper satin dress with shoestring straps and low shaped back. Fabulous with one of the lace overlay gowns, lace toppers or worn simply as an it is Return to Balbier SeparatesA wedding dress is definitely a big part of your big day. Usually, a lot of thought goes into various characteristics about your dream dress: style, shape, silhouette, cost and comfort all included. After you’ve found the perfect dress to get hitched in, it will likely stay in a special spot for safe keeping or for reminiscing. My family had a totally different idea. Four women in my family have worn the exact same wedding dress. Here’s a bit of background: My mom is the youngest in a family of seven siblings (only one of whom is a boy; sup Uncle Glen!), so my mom + aunts always grew up playing dress up with “The Dress,” which was the gown my grandmother was married in. The cream colored dress was a $25 (yes, wedding dresses can be affordable) princess-style gown made from slipper satin that had incredibly gorgeous and unique details: long sleeves, delicate pearl-like beads at the neckline and about 35 satin-covered loop buttons on the back of the dress that created a dreamy trail from the neck to the waist.

It is, hands down, one of the most stunning dresses I’ve ever seen. Okay, I know I’m biased, but there’s just something undeniably classic about vintage wedding dresses. Here’s how four different women in my family wore it over the past 50+ years and how each of them managed to make it their own. My grandmother, Jeanne Altmann, married my grandfather, Lou Harbor, in 1943 in Kent, Ohio. My grandparents were the picture of old school love and it showed in their awww-worthy wedding photos. As the first of the Harbor gals to wear the dress and the OG owner, my grandmother didn’t make any changes to the dress; it was actually a sample she bought from a store, so she wore it as is. If you ask me, though, it was absolute perfection in its unaltered form. The dress was stunning and fit her like a glove — it only got better with the white calla lilies she carried, while my grandfather’s Army uniform made them look the part of the quintessential 1940s married couple they totally were.

Talk about marriage goals, y’all. My Aunt Paula Harbor married my Uncle Joe Aulet in 1981 in San Jose, California in my grandparents’ backyard. The dress took on a totally different vibe when Paula’s big day came though — it was the ‘80s after all, and my self-proclaimed hippie aunt and uncle were all about their motorcycles to top it off. Needless to say, this wedding showcased how a bride could put her own unique, edgy spin on a conservative, traditional gown from the ‘40s. The addition of a boho-y flower crown accentuated by partially cornrowed hair completely changed the feel of the dress. Well, that and the candid shot of my aunt hopping on the back of a Harley! BTW, Aunt Paula, you were *so* ahead of the game with your flower crown! My momma Anita Harbor married my dad Bob (“Wish”) Wischnia in 1987 in San Jose, California, also in my grandparents’ backyard. My mom’s traditional, classic style was juxtaposed with my dad’s mega chill vibes (immediately after the ceremony, my dad ditched his suit and put on a tank, sandles and gym shorts, LOL) so the formal dress created a nice balance.

My mom wanted her wedding look to be reminiscent of the ‘40s, taking a cue from my grandmother’s initial debut of The Dress, so she re-worked the intricately beaded neckline (the only part of the gown that had become weathered over the years) and restored it to its original beauty. Always a DIYer, my mom created a vintage headpiece of netting, pearls and satin to further embody the ‘40s feel — I am still obsessed with this accessory today! She also carried calla lilles, another ode to my grandmother’s 1943 nuptials. My Aunt Jann Harbor married my Uncle Bob in 1995 in San Jose, California at a winery. Editor’s note: This occasion was also special because it was the first time I got a manicure and wore makeup (BLUSH!) as a five-year-old who shared flower girl duties with my twin sister, Abby. Since so many years had passed since the gown’s initial debut, a lot of alterations were needed by the time Jann was ready to wear it. The gown’s color had faded and Jann became disheartened after being turned down by a seamstress who told her she should give up and just buy a new dress.