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Off the Rack ~ Reviewing the Retrospec’d “Norma Jean” Dress

This week I’m revisiting a brand I raved about a year ago, the Australian vintage reproduction label Retrospec’d. Last time, I tried the Elizabeth dress, which featured a cross-over neckline that was surprisingly boob-friendly. I really liked the quality and fit, so I’ve been eager to try another style. I settled on the Norma Jean […]

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Off the Rack ~ Retrospec’d “Elizabeth” Dress Reviewed

I’m so excited to share a new (semi-) bust-friendly brand with Hourglassy readers: It’s Australian vintage reproduction brand Retrospec’d. I just discovered them a couple weeks ago when someone posted a pair of their dresses for sale in one of my Facebook sell/swap groups. Though they were size XS, the construction looked strikingly boob-friendly and […]

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Off the Rack ~ Sourpuss Clothing Roundup

I’ve been meaning to do a Sourpuss Clothing roundup for a long time, and finally I’ve gotten around to it! Sourpuss is a brand that caters to “old school punk, tattooed pinups, vintage and kitschy oddities, retro monsters, tikis, and sailors.” Their website carries the house brand along with a handful of others that fall […]

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Off the Rack ~ Trying out Bolero Beachwear

This week, I’m so excited to share with readers two of the latest dress styles from Bolero Beachwear. You may recall the brand from Darlene’s past coverage, and those who have attended our Busty Clothing Swap in previous years have seen it in person (the next swap is coming up on September 26, by the […]

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