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Permalink Reply by sandy francis on July 22, 2012 at 5:11pm

at a size 10/12 you'll have a lot of options versus someone who is a size 18/20 or larger.

I'm sorry if I'm not understanding, but why aren't you just buying from PUG directly? the US has free shipping, and a really easy return process for those items not on sale (sale items just can't be returned period, i find selling on ebay works well though)

from googling 'rockabilly austin' a store called bombs away came up- you might try there, as well as a store called Lucy in Disguise with Diamonds.

another option is once you've got your measurements is to find a local seamstress to remake clothing from vintage patterns, or look to etsy for custom made clothing.

with all of Austin's love for Vintage- have you tried a vintage size 14? that usually can be the same as a modern 10.

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Permalink Reply by Sharon Jewel on April 11, 2015 at 3:16pm

because she wants to try it on before she buys. just because the measurements match up does not mean it will look good on her, and she wants to try on so she doesn't have to hassle with returns

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Permalink Reply by CortneyM on July 22, 2012 at 10:10pm

Megan, is the costume shop you're talking about Lucy in Disguise? Not sure if they do this for all their items but I *think* you can buy anything they have. I bought a petticoat from there that they had available for rent or purchase. Not sure about other items but it might be worth checking out. I understand your frustration - I hate ordering online too!

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Permalink Reply by Meli Trumbo on July 23, 2012 at 11:16am

Off the top of my head, you might try these two shops:

Murpho's Rod & Custom : 1700 Fortview Rd, Austin, TX 78704.  They have a sweet little boutique in the shop and often carry really cute vintage-y clothes.  I don't think they carry PUG but they might have something you're looking for.  

http://www.murphos.com

Sekret Oktober (2101 South 1st Street Austin, TX 78704) is a little more punk/goth but they will occasionally carry some modern vintage inspired pieces.

http://www.secret-oktober.com/

I haven't run across anyone selling PUG locally but I wouldn't be surprised if there might be some shops in San Antonio.  I'll see if any of the girls in my Vintage meet-up know as well!

Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Sharon Jewel on April 11, 2015 at 3:24pm

another place to buy the kind of clothes you like is at the Lone Star RoundUp (or LSRU), which happens once a year in April. The one this year (2015), is 4/17 & 4/18. Many vendors sell Pinup style clothes there. It's a car show, so you have to pay to get in, I think $15. It's also a place to wear your pinup clothes to. Also, the Bazaar on Riverside sells Hell Bunny brand, and retro bathing suits.It is not exclusively a pinup store but the carry some pinup style clothes there, They also have a location in Wimberley.

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