We are passionate about glamour
We specialise in vintage Hollywood style with a hint of Femme Fatale so you can get dressed up, transform yourself and feel like a million dollars. We value quality and a feeling of exclusivity, we want you to feel special and stand out from the crowd.
Established in 2008, Deadly is the Female is a Somerset based boutique and web shop specialising in 40s and 50s Hollywood style fashion. We really believe that getting dressed up should be part of a ritual of fun and femininity; glamour and gorgeousness! Curves should be celebrated and shown off not smothered and regretted.
We believe the confidence created by vintage style glamour starts from the skin out and we aim to help you feel fabulous about yourself. Our clothes celebrate the curves you have and help create the curves you don’t have! Our hand selected collections are chosen to highlight your assets and disguise any parts of your figure you are less thrilled with.
Shopping at Deadly, whether it is in our boutique or online, should feel like a treat. We value friendly and personal customer service and will do our very best to offer you style advice and help putting together an outfit. We pride ourselves on offering timeless and classic pieces which you will treasure for years to come. A Deadly dress won’t be out of fashion at the end of the season!
At Deadly is the Female, we aim to be a full experience in glamour and femininity. Dresses are our speciality but you’ll also find workwear to empower you, accessories from bags to hosiery to complete your look, vintage style cosmetics and oh so much more.
Credits
Location shots by Sebastian Bober
Hair and make up by Lolita Noir
Want to know more about some of our favourite brands?
Click on the brand below to find out all about them, including info on sizing and fit.
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New
1940s Style Dresses, Clothing, Day Wear, Knitwear, Tops
Pre-Order Mustard Susie Q Cardigan
Size Fits like UK Dress Size Bust Waist Shoulder Width Sleeve Length Swedish Label Size UK Label Size Small 8/12 34.5-39.5" 25-28" 12.5" 25" 34/36 6/8 Medium 12/14 37.5-42.5" 27.5-30.5" 13.5" 25" 38/40 10/12 Large 14/16 40-45.5" 29.5-33.5" 14.5" 25" 42/44 14/16 Extra Large 18/20 44-49" 31.5-36" 14.5" 24.5" 46/48 18/20 All measurements are approximate. The label size is the Swedish size so have relabelled them here as Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large followed by our fit advice. The rest of the chart shows Emmy’s measurements and the label sizes in case you want to check against a cardigan you already own!
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1940s Style Dresses, Clothing, Day Wear, Knitwear, Tops
Black Delightful Daytime Cardigan
Size Fits like UK Dress Size Bust Waist Shoulder Width Sleeve Length Swedish Label Size UK Label Size Small 8/12 34.5-39.5" 25-28" 12.5" 25" 34/36 6/8 Medium 12/14 37.5-42.5" 27.5-30.5" 13.5" 25" 38/40 10/12 Large 14/16 40-45.5" 29.5-33.5" 14.5" 25" 42/44 14/16 Extra Large 18/20 44-49" 31.5-36" 14.5" 24.5" 46/48 18/20 All measurements are approximate. The label size is the Swedish size so have relabelled them here as Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large followed by our fit advice. The rest of the chart shows Emmy’s measurements and the label sizes in case you want to check against a cardigan you already own!
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1940s Style Dresses, Clothing, Day Wear, Knitwear, Tops
Pre-Order Purple Peggy Sue Cardigan
Size Fits like UK Dress Size Bust Waist Shoulder Width Sleeve Length Swedish Label Size UK Label Size Small 8/12 34.5-39.5" 25-28" 12.5" 25" 34/36 6/8 Medium 12/14 37.5-42.5" 27.5-30.5" 13.5" 25" 38/40 10/12 Large 14/16 40-45.5" 29.5-33.5" 14.5" 25" 42/44 14/16 Extra Large 18/20 44-49" 31.5-36" 14.5" 24.5" 46/48 18/20 All measurements are approximate. The label size is the Swedish size so have relabelled them here as Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large followed by our fit advice. The rest of the chart shows Emmy’s measurements and the label sizes in case you want to check against a cardigan you already own!
£135.00 Select options -
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1940s Style Dresses, Clothing, Day Wear, Knitwear, Tops
Pre-Order Navy Peggy Sue Cardigan
Size Fits like UK Dress Size Bust Waist Shoulder Width Sleeve Length Swedish Label Size UK Label Size Small 8/12 34.5-39.5" 25-28" 12.5" 25" 34/36 6/8 Medium 12/14 37.5-42.5" 27.5-30.5" 13.5" 25" 38/40 10/12 Large 14/16 40-45.5" 29.5-33.5" 14.5" 25" 42/44 14/16 Extra Large 18/20 44-49" 31.5-36" 14.5" 24.5" 46/48 18/20 All measurements are approximate. The label size is the Swedish size so have relabelled them here as Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large followed by our fit advice. The rest of the chart shows Emmy’s measurements and the label sizes in case you want to check against a cardigan you already own!
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1940s Style Dresses, Clothing, Day Wear, Knitwear, Tops
Pre-Order Emerald Green Peggy Sue Cardigan
Size Fits like UK Dress Size Bust Waist Shoulder Width Sleeve Length Swedish Label Size UK Label Size Small 8/12 34.5-39.5" 25-28" 12.5" 25" 34/36 6/8 Medium 12/14 37.5-42.5" 27.5-30.5" 13.5" 25" 38/40 10/12 Large 14/16 40-45.5" 29.5-33.5" 14.5" 25" 42/44 14/16 Extra Large 18/20 44-49" 31.5-36" 14.5" 24.5" 46/48 18/20 All measurements are approximate. The label size is the Swedish size so have relabelled them here as Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large followed by our fit advice. The rest of the chart shows Emmy’s measurements and the label sizes in case you want to check against a cardigan you already own!
£135.00 Select options -
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Clothing, Day Wear, Dresses, Holiday, Party Wear
Bold Bouquet 1940s Dress
This dress has some stretch.
UK Dress Size Bust Waist Hips Label Size 8 36.5" 26" Free Size US 4 10 38" 27.5" Free Size US 6 12 39.5" 29" Free Size US 8 14 41" 30.5" Free Size US 10 16 42.5" 32" Free Size US 12 18 44" 33.5" Free Size US 14 Please check the last column for the Trashy Diva Label size (American sizing). We have re-labelled them to the UK sizes for ease of ordering.
£165.00 Select options -
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1940s Style Dresses, Clothing, Day Wear, Knitwear, Tops
Pre-Order Red Peggy Sue Cardigan
Size Fits like UK Dress Size Bust Waist Shoulder Width Sleeve Length Swedish Label Size UK Label Size Small 8/12 34.5-39.5" 25-28" 12.5" 25" 34/36 6/8 Medium 12/14 37.5-42.5" 27.5-30.5" 13.5" 25" 38/40 10/12 Large 14/16 40-45.5" 29.5-33.5" 14.5" 25" 42/44 14/16 Extra Large 18/20 44-49" 31.5-36" 14.5" 24.5" 46/48 18/20 All measurements are approximate. The label size is the Swedish size so have relabelled them here as Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large followed by our fit advice. The rest of the chart shows Emmy’s measurements and the label sizes in case you want to check against a cardigan you already own!
£135.00 Select options -
1950s Style Dresses, Clothing, Dresses, Holiday, Party Wear, Swing Dresses, Wedding
Mythical Goddess Gown
UK Dress Size Bust Waist Hips Length Label Size 6/8 32-34.5" 24-25.5" Open 53.25" X Small 8/10 35-37.5" 26-27.5" Open 54" Small 10/12 37-39.5" 28-29.5" Open 54.75" Medium 12/14 39-40.5" 30-31.5" Open 55.5" Large 14/16 42-44.5" 33-34.5" Open 56.25" X Large 16/18 45-47.5" 36-37.5" Open 57" 2X Large 18/20 49-51.5" 40-41.5" Open 57.5" 3X Large This dress is non-stretch.
Length measurement is taken from the centre back of the neck to the bottom of the hem.
£185.00 Select options
