The Dress Code for The Savoy Ball is "Vintage - or Black Tie/Evening Dress". Basically this means "please make an effort" - it really does help make the evening very special!

From Vintage ball gowns, top hat and tails, full Zoot Suits to period civilian clothes or allied uniforms, through to modern Dinner Jackets and evening dress - all styles and tastes are usually represented - and most welcome.

We are not looking for "fancy dress" - we are looking for an authentic, period look alongside a contemporary smart look for those who don't have or would rather not go for vintage. If you don't think "vintage", please think "Sunday best"!

Denim, t-shirts and trainers are strictly off-limits and will be refused admission

London has a range of outlets supplying period clothes, and there are many on-line resources too - there are some suggestions below. Recent contemporary high-street fashion has been very much influenced by the 1920s, 1930s, 40s and 50s so you might well find something appropriate in your local store.

Look out for the vintage stalls at the ball, selling vintage and reproduction accessories, shoes, trinkets, hats and more - great fun to browse or pick up that something you've been searching for!

Information on this year's stalls will be posted here as it comes in!

If you'd be interested in running a vintage or accessory stall at The Savoy Ball, please call Martin on 07956 952090 to discuss - thanks!

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Useful Places - Vintage Stores - London
We are currently compiling an up-to-date list of Vintage outlets in the London area - if you would like yours, or one you know of, to appear here, please do let us know and we will happily list it!

Useful Websites - On-line Vintage Stores/Services
Vintage Secret
ReVamp
Rusty Zipper Vintage Clothing
Retro L'Amour
Pin Up Vintage
eBay

Useful Websites - Images
1930s
1940s

Useful Websites - Books
Everyday fashions of the 30s
The 1930s (Fashion Sourcebooks)
Everyday fashions of the 40s
The 1940s (Fashion Sourcebooks)

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