HandmadeRetroTopShop
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✨Memorial Day Sale!✨ Buy more, save more. See details below… Buy a hair wrap - it’s cheaper than a visit to the salon and lasts years longer!!
10%-30% off - Daily Deals & Fast, Daily Shipping. I upgrade to Priority FREE for orders with 6 or more items or more than $125.
💸Discount automatically applied at checkout: 10% off all clothing, 15% off Bobby Pins and Earrings, 20% off Hair Wraps, 25% off 3 or more items and 30% off 6 or more items
✨Introducing NEW embellished Bobby Pins & True Vintage embellished Earrings! https://www.etsy.com/shop/HandmadeRetroTopShop?ref=profile_header§ion_id=41871393
🌸🌹🌻20% off all May -
•Retro Mid Century Modern Bobby Pins: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1420211888/
•Floral Bobby Pins https://www.etsy.com/listing/1415978394/
🍓🌼25% off all May -
•Skinny wraps https://www.etsy.com/listing/834199688/
•Fruit prints https://www.etsy.com/listing/656821058/
•Solid Colors https://www.etsy.com/listing/656557426/
•Rifle Paper Co. Fabric wraps: www.etsy.com/listing/1229130276.
👉NEW ARRIVALS! https://www.etsy.com/listing/1287430303/.
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🔴 Polka Dots!
• Big Dots - https://www.etsy.com/listing/670426303/
• Medium & Small Dots - https://www.etsy.com/listing/670426303/
✨Love Mid Century Modern? Check out listing: www.etsy.com/listing/783798430.
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😍Retro Style Halter Tops: https://www.etsy.com/listing/599798672/
🌼Want flowers that will never fade?
•Rifle Paper Co. Fabric wraps: www.etsy.com/listing/1229130276.
•Large Florals: https://www.etsy.com/listing/656792902/
•Medium Florals: https://www.etsy.com/listing/786197168/
•Small Florals: https://www.etsy.com/listing/672856067/
•Tiny Florals: https://www.etsy.com/listing/798970840/
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💪For a Full Head Wrap like Rosie the Riveter: https://www.etsy.com/listing/885247032/
🎁I gift wrap each order FREE!💝
I aim to provide fun, unique, retro-inspired, high quality products to treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special!🎁
International buyers - be aware of customs fees and duties that you are responsible for in your country. And as you know, shipping can take a while, depending on your location.
As the name ✨HandmadeRetroTopShop✨ implies, everything is designed and handmade by me. I LOVE Retro, so all my designs are based heavily on my favorite eras.
Everything you see listed is made and ready to ship. I ship daily, and I ship FAST - within 1 business day of cleared payment. NEED IT SOONER? Upgrade shipping in the cart.
Have questions? Just ask! I try to respond very quickly.
Custom Orders - I’ve had to shut down all my clothing custom listings and requests because of the overwhelming need for me to make hair wraps during this time. Please understand that I need some time while my shop finds its new “normal” - whether or not this will include custom, I don’t know. Thanks for understanding!
Please scroll down to see answers for my most frequent questions.
Enjoy shopping!❤️
~Charlene
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Reviews
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Twana on May 28, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful print! One of a kind customer service. I highly recommend this shop.
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quiltingbuttercup172 on May 28, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLoved the products from this store. Thank you.
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maureen on May 28, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThe retro headbands matched the descriptions and more than met my expectations!!
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bcjfish on May 26, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLovely 'Swiss Dot Off-White' hair wrap. I love collecting these as I wear the 'Swiss Dot' wraps so much. Beautiful workmanship, and they fit me very well. Thank you so much!
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bcjfish on May 25, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI am a fan of the Swiss dot hair wraps. 'Swiss Dot Pale Mauve', 5 inch is another winner. Very comfortable, lightweight and just looks great dressed up or down. I am very happy with this hair wrap. Thanks!
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About HandmadeRetroTopShop
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I base my designs on authentic patterns on what captures my eye - mainly from the 1940s and 1950s eras. -
Inspiration - the classic PinUp girl -
Each of my items are individually hand-crafted with love! -
My very first inspiration - my wonderful, talented, handsome, Rockabilly husband!!
I sew and design what I love - timeless, cool retro clothing & accessories to share with others.
Shop members
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Charlene
Owner, Designer, Creator
Self-taught sewist. Lover of all things vintage. Life-long artist. This intense desire to design retro-inspired clothing is the base for the creation of my shop, “HandmadeRetroTopShop”
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Joe
Photographer, Inspiration
Husband to Charlene, providing input in creative and design decisions. Photographer for Charlene’s modeled handmade items.
Production partners
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DesiBal
Istanbul, Turkey
Irem is a leather making expert and has helped me design and manufacture the Elaine & Louise Handbags for my shop.
Shop policies
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Customs and import taxes
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Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: before item has shipped
More information
Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
Although I have done many custom orders in the past from little girl dance teams to full figured PinUp dolls, I am limited on the number of custom orders I can accept.
I specialize in creating designs that are somewhat “free size”, fitting a range of bra sizes and waist sizes. Each listing includes detailed information on sizing.
Please contact me with your need and I will let you know if I can help you out!
Charlene
Care instructions
Almost all of my items have the same instructions:
Machine wash in a lingerie bag (or hand wash) in cold water (to prevent fading and shrinkage of material). Air dry (to prevent fading and shrinkage of material). Ironing can vary depending on the fabric - most use steam setting.
Since my items are handmade, and I use predominantly cotton, proper care will make them last and look great!
I include a handwritten tag for each garment or accessory with care instructions.
Gift wrapping and packaging
I wrap each item with colorful tissue paper and a foam sticker.
I include a handwritten care instructions tag for every item to ensure it’s lovely longevity!
A business card with my online shop name is added to help you easily re-order, if you’re ever in need of more of my clothing or accessories.😀
I also include a packaging slip with the item(s) and cost. Mark as a gift if you don’t want the receiver to know the purchase price.
I seal the item(s) in a colorful (polka dot, gingham or pretty solid color) protective shipping bag (unless an express priority ship is ordered, or the amount exceeds a bag, which then a shipping box is used.)
Sizing details
I probably get this question asked the most. What size should I order?
I don’t have different sizes (except a few of my shorts and skirts).
I design my tops in a way to be highly adjustable, fitting the range of bra sizes given in each listing.
My shorts, capris and skirts are usually made of a stretch cotton (twill, poplin, sateen or denim), allowing for a number of waist/hip sizes. I give detail in each listing for what waist size range they will fit.
NOTE: As with all my halter tops where a bra can’t easily be worn, the construction of them usually allows for perfect support. However, you can always add a bikini or bra pad/liner for added fullness, protection or shape!
If you have any sizing questions, please ask!
How quickly do I ship?
Once I receive an order, I pack and ship within one business day. Occasionally I even ship out the same business day.