You guys know by now that I love me some mid century aloha wear. Hot on the heels of last week’s new-old vintage Alfred Shaheen is this beautiful 1950s circle-style halter dress by Kamehameha, one of the famous mid century Hawaiian fashion labels.
This one has a nifty bullet-structure bustline (which looks great over my vintage shape Goddess longline bra) and a full skirt (which looks great over my Malco Modes petticoats). The cotton fabric has bright, firelike orange-red anthuria and birds of paradise printed all over it. I got it from Christina of Skirt Chaser Vintage, who is a great sourced of designer vintage for people on the low end of the plus range. I’m at about 42-32-48″, and this is a perfect fit.
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I love these so much because they don’t really scream tropical and can be worn more often than just during a trip down South.
I’d wear it anywhere, anytime! 😀
I’ve worn my Kamehameha (with a cardi) once to work 🙂 Anytime, anywhere is right!!
I don’t know why but I visioned myself being on the beach in Hawaii as I read the description of the dress. You put me there. 🙂
Oh girl…I have been watching Magnum PI alllll weekend!
Love!
Thanks Christina! 😀