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VPOD: Vintage 1970s Long Beaded Vest

We’ve all witnessed young children whining for things they want:

“I neeeeed an ice cream cone right now, Mommy.”
“Please, I neeeed it.”

And certainly at one time or another even we grown-ups have harbored similar thoughts to convince ourselves that our purchases are justified:

“I really need a new dress for the wedding.”
“I need a new pair of shoes to go with the new suit I bought yesterday.”

But of course, one of the hallmarks of maturity is being able to discern the difference between needs and wants.

And while hopefully you will never need a life vest or bulletproof vest, you may certainly want today’s VPOD.

This vintage 1970s long beaded vest is very similar to a white version I once owned that was poached out of my closet by my daughter and that still makes occasional appearances in New York and Chicago. This beauty has the same longer length and oodles of beads, but it’s even more versatile because it’s in black.

Fortunately the seller disclosed its one tiny flaw: a bit of torn lining near the hem. But that certainly won’t deter a stylish gal who has a seamstress on speed dial.

No, she’ll quickly grab this stylish find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Spanish Moss.

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Written on August 13, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1970s, Beaded, Separates, Vests, vintage clothing

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VPOD: Vintage 1980s Chanel Logo Romper

George Bernard Shaw once referred to Coco Chanel as one of the two most important women in the world (the other being Marie Curie). And I have to wonder what this important fashion icon would have to say about today’s VPOD.

This vintage 1980s brightly patterned romper by Chanel is about as far from Coco’s early suits and little black dresses as you can get. And yet, I have to believe that the woman who was so concerned about ease of movement in her clothes that she would have her mannequins (what they called models back then) swing their arms and legs for hours to see her designs in motion would be quite pleased.

And since Caroline Rennolds Milbank reports in her book, Couture: The Great Designers, that Coco Chanel once crushed flower petals in her hand to show her weaver the exact shade she wanted, I would think she’d be pleased with the bright ruby, emerald and turquoise hues in this playsuit, too.

Although I have to wonder if the prominent Chanel logo would raise her eyebrow. What do you think?

Either way, this is an unexpected and totally current Chanel find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Claire Inc.

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Written on August 12, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1980s, Chanel, vintage, vintage clothing

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VPOD: Vintage 1960s Claralura Black Satin Dress with Angel Sleeves

Maybe you’re a woman who works 60 hours a week to keep your 401(k) plump and yet still somehow finds time to head off to Pilates or spinning class three times a week to keep your body trim. But not every gal’s a Wonder Woman!

Some women are looking for ways to hide their saggy triceps and prefer their dresses in the low three-digit versus the high four-digit range. And while it requires very little effort to find skimpy, high-priced fashion fare, scouting out reasonably priced, conservative-yet-still-very-stylish fashions is a bit more tricky.

Yes, tricky. But not impossible. Just take a peek at today’s VPOD.

This vintage 1960s black satin dress by Claralura can atone for a multitude of body shape issues while still looking oh-so-chic. This beauty has just a touch of rhinestones with fabulous chiffon angel sleeves that will make you feel beautiful even if you don’t sport a six-pack of abs or a six-figure retirement account.

And that makes it a fabulous find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Couture Allure.| Discovered at TheFind.com.

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Written on August 11, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in 1960s, Cocktail Dress, vintage, vintage clothing

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VPOD: Vintage Fringed Leather Gloves

It used to be that when women got dressed to go out, it involved selecting not just a dress, shoes, handbag and jewelry but entailed the selection of a hat, scarf, gloves, stockings and appropriate undergarments as well.

Whew! Sounds like a lot of work, doesn’t it? And all this just to head off to the market, the doctor’s office or lunch with the girls.

As for me, I’m fine with the modern abandonment of girdles, stockings and hats but I would be quite happy to see more gloves. Not the kind you wear to clean your windshield or make snowballs but the fashionable kind that are a fantastic addition to a suit and that add a stylish pop of color with a blazer.

Of course, out here in LA I may only take my gloves out to play a few times a year but what fun when I do! And since I’m always on the lookout for another unique pair, I couldn’t resist today’s VPOD. These vintage kidskin gloves from France are completely charming with their stitching and fringe and surprisingly, they’re even washable.

That makes them an irresistible find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Coronet Weeds Vintage.

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Written on August 10, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in Accessories, Gloves, vintage, vintage clothing

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VPOD: Vintage Originala Camel Coat

Camel coats are looking to be one of those must-have items for fall. Lucky Magazine shows the versions sent down the runway by Chloe, Philip Lim, Michael Kors, Prada and Gucci but it’s possible to find a fabulous vintage version, too. Just take a look at today’s VPOD by Originala.

From its start in the 1940s through the early 1970s, Originala made high-end suits and coats out of its location on Seventh Avenue in New York. And when I say high-end, I’m talking about coats that sold for $400 or $500 in the late 50s and early 60s. To give you an idea of just how expensive this was back then, if you adjust that price tag for inflation, it would be like buying a $3500 coat today!

The good news is that quality and style are always in fashion and you can grab this beauty with its wicked oversize pockets and suede belt at a non-inflation adjusted price.

That makes it a smart and trendy find for a vintage fashionista!

Available at Archive Vintage.

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Written on August 9, 2010 by Mary Kincaid in Coats, Outerwear, vintage, vintage clothing

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