I find lots of women think vintage clothing is all about flapper dresses, Mad Men-style clothing and dazzling evening gowns that celebrities model on the Red Carpet. But because modern clothing takes its inspiration from the fashions of decades gone by, vintage clothing is also about pieces that could easily play hide-and-seek and hold their own against the merchandise displayed at mainstream shopping stores like…
Each month I look forward to one of my favorite editorial features: Harper’s Bazaar magazine’s Fabulous at Any Age. The editors really do a fabulous job of highlighting key trends and separating key pieces appropriate for women in their 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, and yes, even 70s+!
And while you could argue that there is definite room for crossover among their selections, I believe that…
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Vintage 1980s Oscar de la Renta Ruffle Blazer (thriftwares) | Vintage Hattie Carnegie Charm Bracelet (urbanantiques) | Vintage 1960s Ostrich Jacket (sistersoftheblackmoon) | Vintage 1950s Polka Dot Taffeta Cocktail Dress (phoebe_jones) | Vintage Patricia Smith Moon Bag (yogibear1234) | Vintage Accordian Pleat Max Dress (playgroundvintage) | Vintage 1960s Pucci Pajama Set (rubyfruit66) | Vintage 1980s Ungaro Skirt…
I’ve been talking to a lot of women lately to get feedback for a style workshop I’m putting together, and one thing I’ve noticed is that while many women admit to a lopsided closet—you know, one where 20% of the clothes get worn 80% of the time—women often don’t spend their wardrobe budget accordingly.
Now it seems to me that if you’re going to wear these…
I was interviewed by a blogger on Monday and remember telling him about how I value quality over quantity. The interview was about my blogging experiences and so I was using this reference in response to his question about building a following of loyal readers. (That’s you, by the way!)
But when I got to thinking about it, I realized that I truly do value quality…
Do you have voices in your head? You know, the ones that try to talk you out of purchases?
You spy something that tugs at your heart strings like today’s VPOD, a fab velvet bolero jacket by Pucci. You see it and you immediately love it. But then, before you can click the purchase button, those voices inside your head start screaming:
“Velvet? What are you doing! You…
The first thing that comes to mind when I hear Hermes is scarves and handbags, so if you had shown me a picture of today’s VPOD and asked me to name the label, well, Hermes wouldn’t be the first one to come to mind. But this vintage 1940s blazer does indeed bear an Hermes Sport label.
And while I initially thought that this blazer was adorable…
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Vintage 1970s Lanvin Bracelet and Pendant Necklace (glitzygramy) | Vintage 1970s Janice Wainwright Art Deco Dress (jixy38) | Vintage 1950s Lace Prom Cocktail Dress (bustownmodern) | Vintage 1950s Jay Herbert Floral Dress (blurbot) | Vintage Gandalf Leather Jacket (artidisestablish) | Vintage Patricia Smith Moon Bag (frugralfreeway) | Vintage 1950s Blue Roses Dress (coralantlers) | Vintage Whiting &…
Not every vintage fashionista has the time to page through thousands of eBay listings. But now you don’t have to!
Instead, just sneak a peek at my weekly eBay Roundup of Top Vintage Clothing Finds.
An eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing, accessories and jewelry, these are pieces that have caught my discerning eye for their uniqueness, their contemporary feel or their highly collectible nature.
As…
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Vintage 1950s Little Black Dress with Lace (blancacasa) | Vintage Emilio Pucci Quilted Robe Jacket (nonessentialessentials) | Rare 1940s Doris Dodson Black Americana Print Dress (vintagepalmbeach) | Vintage 1980s Christian Dior Pink Boyfriend Blazer (falcon_vintage) | Vintage 1980s Victor Costa Sundress (meat-market) | Vintage Jean Muir Cashmere Sweater (mvfinejewelry) | Vintage 1970s Maxi Cape Coat with Bow…
