Terrific Tiki! My review of the Lindy Bop Misty Tiki Dress

 Hello everyone!  It's finally summer and I am giddy beyond belief!  I am so excited that the weather is finally warm and beautiful here in Michigan after the incredibly long winter we had and the nearly complete absence of spring.  I love to spend time outdoors in my garden, flitting around doing garden chores, enjoying all of the different varieties of plants that I have worked carefully to plant and grow so I can enjoy my backyard oasis.  Everything is green, flowers are blooming and it is finally the best time of year to wear pretty dresses!

Today, I am reviewing the Lindy Bop Misty Teal Tiki Print Swing Dress.  The Misty Teal Tiki Print Swing Dress is a gorgeous teal dress with a bright and whimsical tiki print; with hula girls, hibiscus flowers, tiki gods, and palm trees, this dress screams tropical.  One of my favorite eras is the 1950's, I love the styles of that time and one of the biggest crazes was Hawaii.  I remember growing up seeing some really neat pieces of Hawaiiana that my grandparents had picked up in the 50's and 60's, kitschy hula girl lamps, tiki themed pieces, shell necklaces and hibiscus shaped jewelry, everything to do with the islands was all the rage.  Tiki has always been a big part of the pinup style so I was thrilled when I saw the Misty Swing Dress in this gorgeous Hawaiian themed tiki print.  Lindy Bop has the greatest selection of vintage style clothing, they have become a leader in the retro repro fashion market and their novelty prints are one of my favorite ways to add personality to my wardrobe. 

Misty features a gathered neckline with bow, adjustable straps, a fitted waist and a full gathered skirt.  Made of comfortable and breathable stretch cotton, this dress is fabulous for the hot summer months.  I am wearing the Misty Teal Tiki Print Swing Dress in UK22/US18.  This is my normal size in Lindy Bop dresses.  Fit is wonderful, the bodice clings to my curves and tapers nicely to accentuate the waistline.  The skirt is very full, it allows for a petticoat, which I am wearing here but the gathering at the waist makes the skirt float around you gracefully giving it volume even without a petticoat underneath.  The thing that I was the most excited about was the inclusion of adjustable straps.  In the past with Lindy Bop dresses, they generally did not have adjustable straps so because of my petite height, I always had to have the straps on my Lindy Bop dresses tailored to fit.  It is so fabulous to have adjustable straps so I do not have to go through the hassle of waiting for a seamstress to be able to wear my dress.  This dress also includes another big winner for me, pockets.  It is so nice to be able to tuck my phone, keys or any other small items I may need in my skirt pockets on a day trip instead of having to lug around my heavy purse!

I cannot get enough of the Lindy Bop novelty prints!  Lindy Bop novelty prints are always rich scenes full of detail and that makes me love them.  The Tiki print on this Misty Swing Dress is kitschy and so much fun.  All over the pretty teal of the dress are red and white hibiscus flowers, the backdrop features volcanic mountains, water, palm trees and the sun looking down on it all.  Hula girls dance festooned with flowers and leis in front of huge carved tiki gods.  This dress has so many colors and fun details in the print that it is a dream to accessorize.  I am always trying to add dresses to my closet that can be worn and interchanged with other items that I own so I can maximize my wardrobe with minimal effort.

Outfit Details:
Dress: Misty Teal Tiki Print Swing Dress in size UK22/US18 C/O Lindy Bop
Earrings: F-ineapple Earrings from Ceci Punch Designs
Shoes: Rockin Tiki Stiletto Heels in Red from Lucky Lous Shoes
Flower Crown and matching wristlets from Amazon
Petticoat: Dancing Days Petticoat in White from Banned
Makeup: Tarte
Lipstick: Victory Red from Besame Cosmetics
Vintage Parasol from The Intersection

 I had so much fun playing with accessories to put together the perfect ensemble with the Misty Dress.  Adding fun Hawaiian details was a must so I wore Lucky Lous Rockin Tiki Heels in Red, buttery soft leather stiletto heels which feature hand carved wooden tiki god soles, Ceci Punch "F-ineapple"  pineapple dangle earrings and a green hibiscus flower crown with matching wristlets.  The beautiful vintage hibiscus print paper parasol came from my favorite local antique shop and was the perfect finishing touch!

The Lindy Bop Misty Teal Tiki Print Swing Dress was such fun to wear outside, dancing, twirling and posing in beautiful Dow Gardens where the rhododendron and azalea blossoms provided the perfect tropical backdrop for my virtual trip to the Hawaiian Islands. My Misty Teal Tiki Print Swing Dress is sure to get a lot of wear in the summer months because it is so comfortable and eye catching.  I cannot wait to wear and accessorize it with more fun vintage flair.  Lindy Bop is the best for keeping you looking pinup perfect without breaking the bank!