Great Finds in Rockabilly Clothing

We know what it’s like, scowering the internet looking for the perfect rockabilly, pinup, or vintage dress. Then you find one but then you notice the price! It’s well over $100 and you were looking for something closer to the $50 range. We developed this website to bring you the best in rockabilly clothing for the most affordable price.

Red 1950s Rockabilly Dress

Our first stop is this red rockabilly dress, by Zapaka Vintage, that they call their “Red Solid” 1950s classic swing dress (made from cotton and spandex). They currently sell it for $46.89 (on sale, down from $87.69) at their product page, here. We love their v-neck cutout. We think one does not need to wear a necklace with this dress because the cutout works nicely around the clavicle. There are two buttons between the breasts so depending on the size of your chest, of course, that determines where the buttons will push out.

True to vintage/rockabilly form, the dress does not fit so tightly that it over-sexualizes the look, even though the dress is fitted. So if you are looking for something that tones down the sexiness a bit but still remains very classy, this rockabilly dress is highly recommended.

The skirt is a full, swing skirt so it does fan out starting at the hip and opens out wide toward the bottom. The skirt is slightly shorter at the bottom than typical vintage dresses (as it stops slightly closer to the knee) however, we like that about this one and like that it can be worn with either high-heels or flat shoes.

On the back, it has a full zipper. It is lined from the bust to the waste (the skirt is unlined).

At the waste level, there is sort of like a built-in belt. It is nice, the way it pulls the waste in (helping to form the hourglass shape).

One thing we know some will like is, even though this is a vintage, rockabilly dress, it can also be modernized. Here is an example of it worn with little black gloves, stockings, and a shawl…

So it’s great for going out on the tow, maybe grab a couple cocktails, and just run errands while feeling glamorous.

Green Lace Rockabilly Dress

This green lace dress is the modernized version of the rockabilly/vintage classic. We thought we’d include this one for those who aren’t daily pinup dress wearers but still enjoy going a little vintage once in awhile.

The green lace on the dress is actually very nice. It’s nice and soft and just exquisite. The lining is made out of polyester while the dress itself is made from cotton and a little spandex (only 5%). The length is a little longer than “T” length, so if you’re on the shorter side, you may want to have it hemmed. The sleeves fall in at quarter-length and on the back, it has a full length zipper.

On the front, it has a very short v-neck so if you’re someone who would rather not show a lot of cleavage, this dress is a good way to go about it.

On the downside, the lining is polyester after all. However, we will say that it’s a nice, soft polyester that we a lot of in dresses nowadays. It helps make them more affordable and work well in most people’s wardrobe.

On comfort, we do find it very comfortable however just note that waste really hits sort of in between the breast and the waste (not exactly at the waste).

We think this dress could even be used in a wedding as a bridesmaid’s dress. And of course, it can be paired well with a lot of accessory options (to modernize or keep vintage). It is available on sale from Zapaka Vintage for only $57 (down from $98.69) which you can grab here for an additional 10% savings using the promo code: NEW10

Blue Shoulder Bow Dress

Here is, of course, a great summer find. This baby-blue rockabilly dress with white polka dots is topped at the shoulders with fun little bows. It has a lovely neckline that matches the waste tie and a hemline that sits just below the knees. It’s available in a few different color options as seen here.

We think you’ll agree that these dresses are very cute and should fit all body types. They are lined at the top of the dress with comfortable and soft cotton and the lining though, is polyester.

We’re very impressed with quality of this dress. It feels like a rockabilly dress that should be priced much higher but is only $39.69 here.

Solid Green Rockabilly Swing Dress

Staying with summer pinup dresses and this great, low price range, this solid green rockabilly swing dress is our fourth and final pick (for the moment). One of the main ways this dress differs from the previous one above is the skirt. The skirt is a great swing skirt that ends just above the knee (or right at the knee) rather than just below. It is also available in multiple solid color options found here (where it’s on sale for only $38.69, down from $56.69).

As shown in the picture above, it features a nice boat neckline, a matching waste tie, and of course, the swing skirt. The solid green color make a fantastic bold tone for summertime but it can also work for other seasons by adding accessories such as a cardigan or jacket in colder months.