September 1st, 2008 by Maphia

“One, two, three o’clock, four o’clock rock. Five, six, seven o’clock, eight o’clock rock. We’re gonna rock around the clock tonight…” recorded with its distinctive slap-back tape echo effect brings to mind images of 1950’s rockabilly fame. Flamboyant hairstyles, greased and slicked back hair laden with globs of pomade, strips of sideburns framing the face, slim tight plants, thin neckties, bowling shirts, leather jackets, poodle skirts, horn-rimmed glasses, capris, and hot pants – these are rockabilly fashion must-haves. Well into the 2000’s, any Elvis Presley or Bill Haley wannabe can get rockabilly clothes for cheap prices.

IRREGULAR CHOICE Pinstripe ROCKABILLY Heels Shoes sz 41 US $15.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 9:59:15 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Guess by Marciano leather rockabilly slingback pumps!!! US $19.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:00:17 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

13" ROCKABILLY YELLOW PINUP ANCHOR HANDBAG SHOULDER BAG US $9.95 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:00:41 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

13" ROCKABILLY ANCHORS PINUP RETRO HANDBAG SHOULDER BAG US $9.95 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:00:43 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

13" ROCKABILLY ANCHORS BLACK RETRO HANDBAG SHOULDER BAG US $9.95 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:00:43 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

PINK BOW SKULL Rockabilly Punk Long Tee T-Shirt BLACK S US $19.95 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:00:45 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

ROCKABILLY VLV PINUP PINK RED CHERRY PANTIES CHERRIES M US $6.95 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:00:46 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

4 ROCKABILLY CHERRIES HEARTS MIRROR COMPACTS HARAJUKU US $9.95 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:00:47 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

4 ROCKABILLY PIN UP GLITTER MIRROR COMPACTS HARAJUKU US $9.95 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:00:47 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

13" ROCKABILLY PINK PIN UP RETRO HANDBAG SHOULDER BAG US $9.95 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:00:48 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

4 ROCKABILLY HEARTS MIRROR COMPACTS EMO PUNK HARAJUKU US $9.95 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:00:50 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

4 ROCKABILLY HEARTS MIRROR COMPACTS EMO PUNK HARAJUKU US $9.95 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:00:50 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

Vintage Black Tropical Romper PIN UP shorts Rockabilly US $9.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:06:38 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Bullet Belt 40" punk Oi! Rockabilly US $23.50 (4 Bids) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:07:27 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

NEW Retro Rockabilly Classic RAZOR Bowling Shirt US $29.99 End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:09:17 PST Buy it now | Add to watch list

NEW---DAVIDA ZEBRA ROCKABILLY PSYCHOBILLY----L US $13.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:19:58 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

VTG Western Pearl Snap Button Shirt Rockabilly SWEET! US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:34:16 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Rockabilly Pinup Jerry Tattoo jean DIY Hollister 3 sexy US $24.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:40:46 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Polka Dot Rockabilly Secretary Indie Pin Up Top Shirt US $0.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:43:27 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Lot 3 Leather Purses Goth Rockabilly Psychobilly Skulls US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:45:35 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

NWOT Black with Turquois Sequins 3X Rockabilly Dress!! US $14.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:48:48 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

VINTAGE WESTERN PEARL SNAP PLAID ROCKABILLY SHIRT M US $1.04 (2 Bids) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:49:58 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Vintage Red Rockabilly Secretary Indie Ascot Bow Blouse US $0.99 (1 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:51:12 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Vintage 50's Black Cocktail Party Rockabilly Dress L XL US $24.63 (1 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:55:19 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Vintage Rockabilly Pink bucks! Womens 9 or Mens 7 1/2 US $9.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 10:59:29 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Lip Service, rockabilly rumble strapless dress, L goth US $38.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 11:00:00 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

green/blue ribbon tie-neck PLAID rockabilly top shirt S US $13.75 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 11:00:00 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

*RED CORDUROY*50s Vintage SHELF-BUST Rockabilly Dress L US $89.88 (14 Bids) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 11:04:50 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

Vintage 50's Cocktail Party Rockabilly Dress L XL XXL US $19.63 (1 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 11:05:27 PST Bid now | Add to watch list

DIY Black Skull Bandana purse tote PUNK GOTH ROCKABILLY US $14.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Friday Nov-21-2008 11:06:09 PST Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list

Local thrift stores and vintage shops are the most convenient and practical source of rockabilly clothes for cheap rates. Castaways of authentic 50’s and 60’s garb can be found lurking in the corners of these stores. Whether you are looking for that femme fatale glamorous crinoline dresses or that ultra masculine black leather biker jacket, your local thrift and vintage stores could be a treasure trove of authentic rockabilly clothes for cheap.

If you are working with a rock-bottom budget, you can go around and ask relatives or neighbors for their old 50’s and 60’s clothes. Much might have to be done by way of restoring these articles of clothing to wearable state, but with a little bit of washing or airing, fluffing and maybe a little bit of sewing, you can get great rockabilly clothes for cheap. All you have to spend for, especially if you are doing the restoration yourself, are cleaning and washing supplies, and a few embellishing materials if you wish to freshen up the look a bit.

It might be difficult to get full outfits from one store. The trick is to check out the internet or your magazines to get a photograph of the look you want. Then, you can scour the stores and look for rockabilly clothes for cheap. Look for items that you can mix and match – blouses with structured silhouette may be paired with the basic pencil skirts, spiffy bowling shirts are nice with a long and slim dark pants. Once you have all the elements of your rockabilly outfit, you can work on your hair and make-up using your photograph as a guide.

You can jazz up your rockabilly look with accessories that say “I’m ready to rock!.” Online internet shop Onlinebargains4u offers rockabilly belts, watches and accessories at very low prices. Leather belts studded with metal studs of various designs sell for about $10 each. Cuff watches made with leather cuffs and metal trimmings like silver snaps and studs retail for around $25 apiece.

Rockabilly is more than just wearing the right clothes. Rockabilly is the look, the lifestyle, the attitude. With the right attitude, you can pull off the rockabilly look without spending a fortune. There are various options on getting rockabilly clothes for cheap. Just a couple of key pieces of rockabilly clothes, globs of hair styling gel and cans of hairspray, and the right swagger — and you are ready to strut your rockabilly stuff.