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VPOD: Polka Dot Power for Storage Boxes and a Vintage 1960s Polka Dot Dress


vintage 1960s polka dot geometric print dress

chic recycled and decorated cardboard storage boxes

I’m not the biggest fan of polka dots in fashion. For me personally, I tend to find them a bit, well, polka-dotty! And the older you get the harder it becomes to pull off this whimsical print.

But don’tcha just love a challenge?

Me, too!

So with a wee bit of internet surfing, I discovered today’s VPOD. This lovely summer dress mixes dotted swiss with a bold geometric print for a combo that’s not too sweet, not too flashy, but just right.

Of course, there are other simple ways to add a few extra servings of polka dots into your fashion diet.

If you can’t bear the thought of wearing the print from from head-to-toe, try sporting a polka dot scarf for the day, grip a polka dot clutch or grab a fun piece of jewelry that will have’em seeing spots.

And don’t forget about your humble abode which might also benefit from the quick style boost a few polka dots can bring. One dotted pillow, lamp or throw may be all you need to bring a smile to your face.

Plus I love this idea for making the boring, ho-hum job of storing year-end documents a little more fun. Head down to your office supply store and pick up a packet of colorful round price stickers to brighten up those plain ol’ cardboard document boxes. Who says filing can’t be fun?!

This is the power of polka dots for Vintage Crusaders.

Dress available at Great Lake Outfitters.

(Image Credit: Storage boxes discovered in Metropolis magazine. Disclosure: Zuburbia is an affiliate member of the eBay Partner Network. To receive the VPOD free via email with detailed size and price information, sign up for the growing email mailing list here. Your information will never be sold or shared and you can easily unsubscribe at any time.)

VPOD: Vintage Christian Dior Silk Evening Coat & Advice from Bossypants


vintage christian dior silk evening coat

vintage christian dior silk evening coat 2

I laughed my way through chapter after chapter of Tina Fey’s hilarious book, Bossypants, over the weekend. And while she offered some wacky advice and opinions on everything from breastfeeding to management styles, her observations about fashion were right on the money:

“It can’t be said enough. Don’t concern yourself with fashion; stick with simple pieces that flatter your body type.”

And

“A wise friend once told me, ‘Don’t wear what fashion designers tell you to wear. Wear what they wear.’ His point being that most designers, no matter what they throw onto the runways, favor simple, flattering pieces for themselves.”

And while I wouldn’t suggest copying Tina Fey’s self-described look of oversize T-shirts, bike shorts and wrestling shoes, or of copying those celebrities who wear just about anything as long as it’s outlandish enough to get press coverage (and you know who they are!), I would suggest sticking with classics like today’s VPOD.

This vintage Christian Dior silk evening coat with train from the late 1960s to early 1970s promises to look elegant in any decade past, present, or future.

It’s a forever-stylish find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Vintage Textile.

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vintage 1920s wedding gownvintage helen bond carruthers embroidered cashmere sweatervintage ysl yves saint laurent necklacevintage 1920s art deco beaded dress

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VPOD: Seeing Spots


Polka dots first appeared in Britain in the mid to late 19th century–right around the same time as polka music was becoming popular. So this spotted print was actually named after the polka dance.

But you don’t have to know how to polka or even like polka music to appreciate polka dot charm in fashion. Take today’s VPOD for instance.

This 1960s vintage dress features the dots in bold navy with red accent stripes. A slightly flared pleated skirt and cute buttons add more charm.

It’s a spotted delight for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Ballyhoo Vintage.

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