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Etsy Picks for Fall 2011

Get the Deals While They Are Hot

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More Etsy picks for you, coming right up! I am devouring Etsy this month, with one eye on my pocketbook as always. If you're looking for fun deals and vintage pieces, then I think you will find these pieces pretty thrilling. I've linked to more on the bottom so that you can catch up.

1. Leopard Corduroy Dress, $55

leopard plus-size dressPhoto (c) SPARKLEmeMORE

Measurements: 44-44-44

Condition: Good

International Shipping? Yes

Details: Whee! This leopard print dress is from Bonwit Teller and is just begging to be cinched. I want to buy this one simply so I can belt it. Corduroy is cozy and leopard print is trendy, so why not? And you don't even need to go belted if it's not your thing.

2. Floral Cotton Day Dress, $125

plus-size floral dressPhoto (c) AlexSandras

Measurements: 42-34-52

Condition: Good

International Shipping? Yes

Details: This cute dress comes with the adorable, mint-condition purple apron to match! While I think it's a little pricey, it could be worth it if your measurements are similar. I find the seller really amiable, and striking up a relationship with sellers like this can result in better deals and finds.

3. Brown Floral Day Dress, $48

Brown Vintage Plus-Sized DressPhoto (c) PicklePatchVintage

Measurements: 44-37-46

Condition: Excellent

International Shipping? Yes

Details: This dress is reported to look "hardly ever worn" -- a big yessss to those of us on the search for lightly worn or barely worn vintage. This dress can still get a modern edge with boots or booties, and it's interesting enough that it can hold its own with just a cardi.

4. Vintage Rayon Day Dress, $148

blue vintage plus-sized dressPhoto (c) JumbleLaya

Measurements: 49-39-52

Condition: Excellent

International Shipping? Yes

Details: I was kind of amazed that this dress was from the '40s. It definitely doesn't "read" '40s to me, but I will take the seller's word for it and leave it at that. The dress is beautifully constructed regardless, and has held up well. Very cheery!

5. Primary Color Stripe Dress, $152

plus-size vintage dressPhoto (c) CapriciousTraveler

Measurements: 44.5-43-49

Condition: Excellent

International Shipping? Yes

Details: So cute, and very easy to take care of, too. This dress has a button collar and zips down the back -- love it -- and is a fun buy. One thing I've learned about shopping on Etsy is not to try to find only this-season pieces. If you get stuff for next year, you'll save more, since everyone is saving up for cold-weather stuff.

6. Sheer Leslie Dress, $42

Etsy Sheer Plus-Size DressPhoto (c) TheFrockGarden

Measurements: 52-40-60

Condition: Great (My guess!)

International Shipping? No

Details: This is an '80s-does-'40s number, and I think it's quite lovely. Lightweight and pretty, you can buy it now to stow away for next spring, and it will give you a pleasnt surprise when you open your spring wardrobe boxes and find it waiting. Dark blue means that you don't have to stress about care, and a lightweight synthetic dries like a dream after you wash it.

7. Pink Mac, $42

Pink Macintosh Jacket Vintage Plus-Size JacketPhoto (c) Brownbagvintage

Measurements: 46-44-44

Condition: Great

International Shipping? Yes

Details: Pretty in pink, that's what this exceptional pink jacket is. A mac doesn't get much sweeter than this, and it looks great cinched or worn open. While some raincoats have that distinct "look at me, I'm wearing plastic" vibe, this one will still look sharp after the clouds decide to close up.

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