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Permalink Reply by Kristina on January 8, 2015 at 8:22pm

Good to know! It sounds like I will have to suck it up and get a Heidi, and compare them side-by-side. They look gorgeous in pics! Which Heidi colors/prints do you own? :)

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Permalink Reply by Kristina on January 12, 2015 at 8:17pm

Wow! The Heidis look fantastic on you! :) Thanks for sharing your pics.

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Permalink Reply by Sammi on January 8, 2015 at 9:17am

I don't own anything from Lady V; but that's because when I've looked at the size charts, the dresses are cut for a different body shape than my own - I'm a classic hourglass shape, but Lady V are one of the brands that seem to (or actually do) produce clothes specifically for more pear-shaped figures.  Having said that, I love my Heidi, and can't wait to be able to get more.

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Permalink Reply by Kristina on January 8, 2015 at 8:19pm

Ah yes, that would make sense then...I am very pear-shaped: 36A - 28 - 42. I may just have to wait for a good sale (or a swap) to try the Heidi and hope for the best! I think my biggest concern is that the shoulders and bust won't fit well. My Erin dress, for example, is VERY tight across my wide back/shoulders, yet very loose in the bust. ;)

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Permalink Reply by Claire Suzanne on January 9, 2015 at 3:14am

Hi Kristina! I live in the UK & have 6 Heidis (leopard, cherry, pindot, red spanish fan, birdcage & pinup print) & also 3 Isabellas (a white poppy print & 2 three quarter sleeve ones, all of which are now discontinued). The Isabellas are great if you are on a budget & worth the money especially if cut down to sale price. But I think the fact I have shelled out for Heidi dresses that are not available in the UK sort of speaks for itself as the quality is miles better! The material is thicker, the skirt fuller & the bustline fits me far better (my Isabellas fit me well at the waist but gape a bit at the bust. As mentioned by Sammi I am slightly pear shaped so maybe this is not surprising as I read Isabellas are cut a bit bigger at the bust than Lady V's other styles). If you can afford a Heidi or can save up definitely go for it, I don't think any gal has ever regretted buying one!! :-)

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Permalink Reply by Kristina on January 12, 2015 at 8:25pm

Thanks for the info! Very useful information.

One of my hesitations is that I will NOT enjoy the fuller skirt and thicker material as everyone else does. I know that sounds ridiculous, so please let me explain! ;) I have several thick, full PUG dresses, and the weight of the material makes me look much heavier than I am. The very full skirts swallow me up and make my legs look very short. However, I'm willing to take a chance on a Heidi, though, if I can get it on sale. :)

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Permalink Reply by Kristina on January 13, 2015 at 7:00pm

Hi Brandi! :) Yes, I have an account on their site. Will keep an eye out for upcoming discounts!

Oh my goodness, I've always wanted to go to a PUG yard sale! Sounds awesome. I'm in New England so it's kind of tough to make it out there, but I wouldn't mind coordinating a trip to CA around the same time as a yard sale hehe. ;) Unfortunately I don't have any friends who live in CA.

P.S. I just bought my very first petticoat! I ordered it from Malco Modes, and I highly recommend this brand! I looooooove how soft it is! No scratchiness. I wore it all day in NYC this past weekend in 16 degree weather, and it kept me surprisingly warm! I felt like I was sitting on a cloud lol. I went conservative with this first petticoat purchase because I didn't want to look like a giant cupcake, so I chose a black '580/Zooey' style. Am so impressed, that next time I might just buy the fuller '582/Jennifer'. These are in the $50-$60 range, and you can find some deals on Amazon. :)

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Permalink Reply by Tahitia Belle Fille on January 31, 2015 at 7:26am

I've never owned an Isabella though I can see why it would be love at first sight Kristina. As for the Heidi's, I own five of those. White with black dots, black with white dots, royal blue, leopard and red. I agree with Brandi Shuey that cotton sateen has a lot of stretch to it so you have a healthy range of sizes that can fit the same dress. It's very figure flattering too, especially in the bust no matter what cup size you are.

Without a doubt it's my favourite pinup dress of all time, and I would absolutely recommend them to any curious pinup :) Also as an added bonus the waist belts are great quality and can be swapped out to use with countless other pinup dresses or separates!

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Permalink Reply by Kristina on February 1, 2015 at 2:29pm

Thank you, Tahitia! <3 Very excited to try the Heidi...sounds like an all-around winner for many body types!

P.S. I love your style and I love following all of your posts! :)

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Permalink Reply by Tahitia Belle Fille on February 1, 2015 at 3:03pm

Awww really? Thank you so much Kristina! That means a lot to me and yes the Heidi is a friend to every body type. You're going to love it :)

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