Halloween: Vintage Villains & Frightening Fashionistas

An eerie mist is descending over Vivien of Holloway as ghoulish gals and devilish damsels prepare for Halloween. Not sure how to perfect your spooky costume with a vintage twist? Vivien of Holloway is here to help!

Spine-Tingling Luxury


Spellbinding witch is a cute classic for Halloween but our lace Halterneck Circle Dresses make this tried-and-tested costume all the more luxurious. You'll bewitch in Spiderweb Lace while Luxury Black Satin Lace will translate easily into your 'special occasions' wardrobe. Just be careful ladies, those love potions are strong!


Petrifying Prints!


There's a swashbuckling pirate, a fashionable feline, a Day of the Dead damsel in every vintage lover. Find your perfect Halloween VOH shape whether it be a wasp-waisted Leopard Sarong, a skull and crossbones Runaround Sue or a skeletal 1950's Circle Skirt. With Vivien of Holloway's wide range of printed fabrics, you won't be stuck for choice.


We're sure you'll dazzle the damned and can't wait to see your wicked concoctions so don't forget to send photos of your Vivien of Holloway costume to our Facebook Page!

Spooky shopping, ladies! x

Snug Seperates

Autumn is my favourite time of year for dressing up and stepping out. The air smells fresh, the best parties are happening and it's a perfect excuse for a wardrobe overhaul!
Vivien of Holloway retro separates are a wonderful way to stay snug and stylish in the colder months. Our Pencil Skirts are ideal for the everyday femme fatale - cut to gently cinch your waist and tightly skim your hips for an hourglass silhouette any 1950s starlet would envy! I particularly love the Navy Plaid Pencil Skirt paired with its matching Swagger Jacket.

Sweet Swagger!

Wiggle Ready!

We're really excited to be expanding and restocking our selection of 1940s Swing Trousers. Can't wait? There are still sizes left in the thicker materials which are perfect for the crisp weather. There is no better way to wear our Trousers than with a sharp, smart Raglan Blouse. There are so many colours and patterns to choose from, I'm always spoiled for choice!
Another gorgeous way to layer up your ravishing retro garments is with a Bolero. In a variety of prints designed to match our Halterneck Circle Dresses and Halterneck Pencil Dresses, throw one of these beautifully cut boleros on and stay smoking hot at cool events.

It don't mean a thing if you ain't got that Swing!

Cute Cover Up!

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Light reading? Don't forget to pick up one of our Magazine Bundles while stocks last! And really ladies, get clicking those Notify Me buttons: 1940's Swing Trousers, 1950's Jeans and Halterneck Pencil Dresses will be arriving very soon!

Happy shopping and enjoy your weekend!
Vivien of Holloway x

Time for Twinwood

It's that time of year again! The Vivien of Holloway girls are packing up the vintage glamour for Twinwood Festival this weekend. We're especially excited to be hosting the Ms Twinwood competition where we'll be on the hunt for the most fabulous gals. If you're not in the running, don't despair! You can still be a star in your own right this weekend with a little help from Vivien of Holloway.

Last year's Ms Twinwood

So, the wellies are ready, the tent poles have been counted, the pin curls are set - but what to wear to Twinwood? We love spotting our fabulous garments at retro festivals and highly recommend looking to previous guests for inspiration.

As you can see, our 1940's Swing Trousers are perfect for a comfortable daytime look. The lighter fabrics are ideal for the weather and easy to dance in!

Charlotte White from Restoration Cake looks gorgeous in our 1940's Tea Dress. We love this authentic 40's look paired with low heels and a vintage hand bag.

What a great image of our Halterneck Circle Dresses at their 'swoosh'iest! These dresses are ideal for a dressed up evening look.

Or wear dressed down, without a petticoat, to stay cool and casual in the summer sun. We still have some Halterneck Circle Dresses in our sale. Order before 2pm today to have them in time for the event! Florals are a perfect choice for Twinwood - they're sweet, summery and just bold enough to stand out in a crowd. The Satin Dollz look great in our Victory Rose Halterneck Circle Dresses.
 

We look forward to seeing your vintage ensembles and hope you have a wonderful time.
If you can't make it to Twinwood, never fear. Remember there's still time to win tickets to the now sold out Goodwood Revival Festival. Find out how here.

Enjoy your Bank Holiday!

Time for Tea

Utility Pink Tea Dress

Strawberry Tea Dress

With period perfect details ideal for work, rest and play, our tempting Tea dresses are back in stock!

Purple Black Tea Dress

We've made a few little adjustments to the pattern; emphasising the tucks at the front of the yoke and the classic 1940's style shoulders and sleeves.

Available in 14 charming fabrics, such as scrummy strawberry and cute florals, to authentic utility pink and grey- they are a definite wardrobe staple for any glam gal about town.

We also have a number of fabulous accessories; from snoods and hair flowers, to belts and brooches- there's everything to transform a darling for daytime to evening elegance.

Everything can be purchased on our website or from our beautiful London Boutique!

Gok's won over again!

It’s been a good week here at Vivien Of Holloway with lots of fabulous media attention on the TV.

We’ve proved a firm favourite with Gok Wan who has already used a few VOH pieces recently, and he triumphed again on Tuesday (16^th March) when he completed a fabulous makeover with our slinky Aubergine Satin Halterneck Sarong Dress!

Gok certainly has an eye for style; the Halterneck Sarong dresses are a favourite among Vivien of Holloway customers, with its classic boned bodice emphasising a tiny waist and the beautiful waterfall detail side spit exposing a flash of a nyloned leg!

Our Satin Halterneck Sarong Dresses are pure glamour! So snap yours up ladies, before they fly off our rails!

Thats a wrap!

We've been absolutely dying to show you our very latest design, which we are sure will become a firm favourite with all our customers! Presenting... the gorgeous Anna Fur Laxis in our ravishing new Wrap Top!

These versatile little numbers feature a fitted midriff with an invisible zip for an ultra smooth look, and they have a flattering, wrap-over design with elegant dolman sleeves. The cut is perfect for ladies of all sizes, as the pleating hides fullness that will accommodate larger busts, whilst accentuating smaller ones. Just like all our designs, we've paid special attention to authenticity. You can find original pieces from the mid-1940s, all the way to the late 1950s that sport a similar cut, so you can wear them with all of our skirts and trousers with confidence.

Why not pair a cheeky polka dot version with our fabulous new A-Line skirts for a couture 1950s look?

Bring out your nautical style by matching a plain shade with our 1940s trousers, for a real WWII sweetheart look.

You can even come over all 1950s sex kitten by teaming your wrap top with our capris! As you can see, they look just as sensational when worn tucked in or out, with or without a belt.

We've both plain colours and prints in stock now, but they are selling so fast. Pop along to the shop to browse, and you'll have a super stylish autumn with Vivien of Holloway.

See the full range here!

www.vivienofholloway.com/en/category/wrap-blouse/