Retro Stage

Purchased a matching bathing suit and wrap. Great quality, unique piece. The suit is double-layered with sturdy, opaque fabric––the white parts are not see-through. Nice zipper on the wrap. It took about a month to arrive to Canada. I would just say to be sure that you get the right size, since returns will likely be a hassle.

I ordered two dresses from Retro stage for almost $100. However, when they arrived, I was shocked to find that the seams are not well sewn (you can see loose threads everywhere), the fabric is flimsy and feels like material you would use on a Halloween costume. One of the dresses I ordered was so bad I didn't even try it on-- I paid nearly $60 for that one and it looks like a cheap Walmart costume for a 5-yo. The other was a little better, if you put it on and stood far away from the mirror and squinted it was actually pretty cute. Any closer up though you could see the shabby seams and the flimsy material of the dress. Felt barely sturdier than a trash bag. I'm really disappointed, the dresses looked amazing online and the reviews were pretty good. Don't be fooled.

When I ordered my dresses I accidently ordered one as a small. Very awkward since I actually needed XXL. I frantically send an email to customer service to which they responded a few hours later. They changed the size for me and were very kind about it. The dresses took a bit longer to arrive than I expected. I figured it would take 3 weeks for them to arrive but it ended up being two weeks longer. I've ordered from more expensive vintage sites before and I'm not going to lie, you can tell there's a difference in quality. The fabric is thinner and the stitches on the inside are messier. On the outside though? Can't tell the difference. Considering that these are half the price of my more expensive vintage dresses I think it's a decent trade-off. So low price for beautiful dresses but the quality is a bit lower and they take somewhat longer to arrive.

I've ordered about five times and one items has been high quality. Their other were very low end and badly fitting. And, their shipping takes FOREVER. It's obviously dropped shipped or from China. Also: buyer beware of the "pre-sale" - this will mean the shipping will take months to North America. With all of the options this one just is not worth the risk and long wait times.

I have ordered several items from here and absolutely love the figure flattering vintage styles. It's really fun to have styles that not everyone else is wearing. The clothes also wash well and hold up in the laundry.

That said, my experience was a bit hit-and-miss. I ordered 2 versions of this dress - the first color didn't suit me. The second pattern was adorable, the dress is extremely flattering, BUT the bust seams were sewn all wrong. The pleating over the bust was tucked unevenly into the sides, and resulted in a really weird puckering effect on each side of my breasts. Very odd.

It's kind of hard to see in pictures with the pattern, but the second dress definitely has a flaw. Sending it back (sigh).

I bought the Striped Colorblock Retro Bikini Set in large. The fir was loose on top but perfect bottoms which is what I expected because I'm pear shaped. I would love if you could mix and match bikini tops and bottoms to get the right fit. Otherwise it's a perfectly good quality bikini that looks as good as in the advertisement and my husband loves it too ;)

I purchased 2 dresses- 1950's Lemon swing dress and 1940's Navy Tea Dress. I bought both a size up and they are nearly perfect. Great fabric, sturdy with a little give. They hold their shape. And are soooooo pretty! I've paid way more through other dress companies, only to not be able to wear the dress later/nor return it. I'm happy with my RS purchase. I just know NOT to purchase if I'm in a hurry to receive the item. It does take awhile.

I think it is important to support American companies, I did not realize this brand drop ships directly from China, as soon as I realized this I sent them an email to cancel my order, they waited until just after my package shipped to tell me it cannot be canceled once it is shipped. My order came in two parts, the first came promptly, the second was 3 days late after waiting for nearly 2 weeks. The quality of the items are so so, see through, kinda costume-like, but they are pretty. I don't plan to return, however it needs to be mentioned this company ships directly from China and the quality is as such, slow shipping, and I don't anticipate these items lasting a long time.

I had to wait a while to get this 1950s-style, strawberry-print dress. It's pretty but runs small. Order one or 2 sizes up. You can always get a tailor to take it in if it arrives too big.

It's attractive overall & I got compliments when I wore it.