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    ♥ welcome...
    ...to the wonderful world of Impractical Clothes
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    ♥ inspirations 2
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    ♥ meet the hostess
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  • clothes
    ♠ Tartan & Tweed
    seasonal trends–corsets, dresses, pencil and bustle skirts
    ♠ Baroque to Rock
    original exclusive designs, handmade in Scotland
    ♠ Corsetarama
    bespoke corsets–burlesque fantasies or bridal dreams
    ♠ tIES for gUYS
    for him or her – handmade ties in eye-catching fabrics
    ♠ SmartyPants
    frilly knickers with satin bows—lovely lingerie, great gifts
  • handbags
    ♦ dinky bags
    a proper handbag you can really dance around—new tweeds, tartans, retro prints
    ♦ urban jungle
    unique appliqued pieces in new playing card designs—bags of style
    ♦ dainty bags
    stylishly practical shoulder bags in tweeds and tartans with satin bows
    ♦ sporrans
    funky and surprisingly practical—wear it three ways
  • press
    ♣ articles
    read what the papers say about us — it's all good:
    'word-of-mouth recommendations have kept the customers coming.' (List magazine)
    ♣ feedback
    'just wanted to let you know that the corset and skirt both look fantastic...loads of compliments from interested parties...'
    KM, Qatar
    'Bag arrived today and it's gorgeous! Thank you for such prompt service.'
    Anne W., Fife, Scotland
  • gallery
    ♥ gallery 1
    retro print and backless dresses, prom dresses, sundresses, 60s styling
    ♥ gallery 2
    bridal wear, bridesmaids suits, silks and chiffons
    ♥ gallery 3
    fashions shows
  • contact
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    Impractical Clothes are made to measure — please contact me if you want anything special made or if you have any questions about anything on the site.
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  • new stuff

    latest additions

    blue velvet front-lacing sweetheart corset with bustle skirt

    party season outfits

    ♥ tweed and tartan
    beautiful dresses and separates, available to buy or order now for Christmas
    ♥ leopard print is hot...
    ...and we have it — check out our leopard print dinkybag


gallery 2

 

 

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Retro print halterneck backless bias cut-dress

Gingham halterneck backless bias-cut dress
with scottie dog applique pocket detail

Guccipucci retro print
backless bias-cut dress

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Backless halterneck liberty
print top with back lacing detail

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Purple silk back lacing corset
and full length fishtail skirt

 ( corset )



 (A-line skirt)

Retro print 60s mini skirted shift dress

Retro print 60s shift
dress with cutout back



Retro print halterneck backless top
and matching A line skirt