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Karen & Helen Swing

 

Karen and Helen show off swinging 40's outfits that they bought at Backward Glances!  Our stock changes too often to feature all items on this site, but we always carry a great selection of 40's and 50's dresses (starting at $20), super skirts, blouses, sweaters, and lingerie!

Contact us for more information on what's currently in stock.

 

 

 

                                      

We carry a full selection of crinolines to make your skirts stand out in a crowd! New knee length crinolines $30. Available in  black, white, red or light pink. One size fits most.

 

 


NEW! chiffon petticoats in black or white $30 each.  Shorter than the knee-length crinolines, in a soft material.  One size fits most. 

Crinolines

 

1950's style saddle shoes:

available in size 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10.

$35 pair

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Original 1940's wool gabardine pants--great for swing or rockabilly. NEVER WORN! Currently available in dark grey or  light grey. 23" and 24" waist only (unfortunately).  $18 each

 

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Satin "Pink Ladies" jacket

available in small, medium, large and XL

$30 each

Poodle skirts

available in small, medium ,and large

Bubblegum pink

$25 

Check out these cool earrings!  They are surgical steel pierced earrings, made from original 1940's and 50's parts!

The perfect accessory to compliment your swinging dress!

Cherry drops
red faceted studs
are $20 a pair

 

 

We also have 
MENS' WEAR
  suits from everyday to tuxedos, a variety of shirts, ties, suspenders and...

 

Western shirts--great for that rockabilly look!  Plaid shirts and more available in size medium. large, extra large, and xxl, in many different colors.  $15 each

Plaid Jacket

1950's style blank bowling shirts! $25 each

Available in classic style:
poly/cotton blend with contrasting color pleated back, piping and collar.

OR

Lounge style:
Two-toned poly/cotton blend in a box cut, oversized action fit.

Contact us for sizes (medium, large, xl) and colors in stock.

New! 

printed bowling shirts!

Rat pack design or Bada Bing Club

available in medium, large or XL

$35 each

 

 

We carry many different prints of Hawaiian shirts.  Vintage cotton or polyester Hawaiians are priced at $15.

Hawaiian Shirts

AMAZING men's pants from the 40's, 50's, and early 60's!

All NEVER WORN with original tags!

Pleated rayon pants
in assorted colors and patterns
waist size 30"
$25 each (available in long lengths only--36" to 38")

 

 

Tapered pants for that "Continental" look!

 

 

Available in solid colors
29" to 32" waist
$20 each

Patterned pants
29" to 32" waist
$25 each

Contact us for more info, or visit our retail store

SUSPENDERS
with clips

Black or white

 

keyboards or music notes 
(music notes now white notes on black suspenders)

$8 each

We've got vintage button-on suspenders, too! Call for current inventory.

 

 

  

FEDORAS GALORE!

New hats are available in sizes Medium (7 to 7 1/8), Large (7  1/4 to 7 3/8), and Extra large (7 1/2 to 7 5/8).

Derby
available in size 
medium, large  or XL
$35 

Collapsible Top Hat
one size

$24

Gangster style:

Wider brimmed fedoras are $25 each, black or charcoal grey.

Available in small, medium, large or XL.

Many more one of a kind vintage fedoras are available at our retail store!

Top off your look
(and skip the time at the hairdresser's)! 

 

For all cool cats
it's the Elvis wig!
$25

 

 

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Cutie girl flip wig with headband
 $25 (available in black or blonde)

Don't forget to check out the retro shades on our glasses page!

 

 

Go to our home page to visit our t-shirt, gifts and glasses, and 60's/70'/80's departments!

ALL  ITEMS CAN BE MAIL ORDERED.   SEE "ORDERING INFORMATION" FOR DETAILS

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