Archive for the ‘Fashion’ Category
It’s Raining Style
Vintage 1940s noir black and white umbrella print peplum dress. Current bid on eBay $26.09.
Mod Sunshine
Vintage 1960s belted ruffled coat from slipenterprises on etsy. $85. Click on the image to see the full listing.
Flatter Your Fall
Just because it’s cold doesn’t mean you have to hide your shape. This ‘fit and flare’ silhouette is ultra-feminine without being too girly. Vintage 1970s wool coat from ParkroseVintage on etsy. $74. Click on the image to see the full listing.
Hey Sailor
Navy issue black wool, belted trench coat from NakedVintage on etsy. $100. Click on the image to see the full listing.
Well Suited
Vintage aqua houndstooth pants suit from Chez Eaux-de-Vie on eBay. $7.99. Photo courtesy of Cris Dobbins Photography.
20 Vintage Coats Under $80
Most are actually under $50! Click on each image below to see the full listing.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s red wool military princess coat with faux fur trim. Current bid on eBay $20.
Vintage 1970s princess cut belted coat on eBay. Current bid $35.
Whoa. Like whoa. Vintage 1960s Lilli Ann knit dress and matching coat with fur trim. Current bid on eBay $62.50.
Vintage 1970s lipstick red belted spy trench. $65 on eBay.
Incredible vintage ivory wool, mohair and leather coat on eBay. Current bid $10.
Vintage Pendleton wool plaid coat on eBay. Current bid $15.
Vintage 1950s to 1960s elegant wool coat on eBay. Current bid $34.99.
Vintage 1970s camel coat with chocolate faux fur collar. Current bid on eBay $14.99.
Vintage 1960s mod green belted coat with silver buttons. $55 on eBay.
Vintage double-breasted, nicely tailored short trench on eBay. $30.
Vintage 1960s belted fur short coat on eBay. Current bid $35.
Vintage 1960s double-breasted mini trench. $45 on eBay.
Vintage 1970s belted plaid trench coat on eBay. Current bid $35.
Vintage 1950s to 1960s leopard print faux fur jacket with belt. Current bid on eBay $24.99.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s plaid Pendleton cape on eBay. Current bid $24.95.
Vintage 1960s chocolate brown faux fur coat on eBay. Current bid $8.99.
Vintage double-breasted lightweight knit coat. $45 on eBay.
Vintage 1960s plaid double-breasted coat on eBay. Current bid $19.99.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s navy blue belted coat with fleece lining. $24.99 on eBay.
OK, so this isn’t very fall/winter, but it’s so amazing I had to show you. Vintage 1960s candy striped, belted trench coat. $76 on eBay.
Vintage Italian Knitwear
Some of the best vintage knitwear came from Italy in the 1960s and 1970s, thanks to the arrival of Italy’s ready-to-wear industry. Italian fashion looked much different than Parisian haute couture at the time – it was cleaner, with impeccable construction and bold colors.
The density of vintage knitwear lends itself well to the cooler months. Below we have assembled a colorful variety of vintage knitwear (not all from Italy, but most), as seen on eBay and etsy this week. Click on each image to see the full listing.
Vintage bright red wool knit coat on eBay. Current bid $108.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s wool knit dress on eBay. $159.
Vintage 1960s Gino Paoli knit coat from LadyGoLightly on etsy. $65.
Vintage 1970s-1980s Missoni sweater from DecadesBaltimore on etsy. $200.
Vintage 1960s classic hot pink wool knit coat from VintageFanAttic on etsy. $50.
Highly collectible Banff Ltd 1960s to 1970s double knit coat on eBay. $90.
Vintage 1960s to 1970s red and black knit dress on eBay. $158 or make an offer.
Vintage 1970s candy stripey wool knit dress on eBay. $139.
Vintage 1960s lemony Jackie O dress on eBay. $30.
Vintage 1950s beige wool knit sweater on eBay. $69.
This drop waisted cut is very now. Vintage 1960s wool knit dress from RubyChicBoutique on etsy. $95.
Vintage 1960s black and gold wool knit wiggle dress on eBay. $49.
Vintage 1960s-1970s lipstick red knit sweater dress on eBay. $89.
Vintage 1950s Bianca lime green or chartreuse reversible knit dress on eBay. Current bid $35.95
Off to the Laces
I don’t know much about royalty or Kate Middleton or what a queen consort-to-be does in her free time, but I know a knockout dress when I see one. Ever since the Duchess of Cambridge appeared this summer in a blue lace dress by Erdem, copycats have popped up all over the Internet.
I love the simplicity of the dress with its bateau neckline and half sleeves, it feels very vintage 1960s. There are many ways you can work a lace dress into your rotation this season without looking like a fad-chasing Kate wannabe. We found a number of timeless, vintage pieces on etsy and eBay this week. Click on each image below to see the full listing.
From the office to cocktails. Vintage 1960s lace dress on eBay. Current bid $49.
Vintage 1950s two-piece pink lace set from melsvanity on etsy. $98.
Vintage Titanic-era silk dress with lace overlay from a French estate sale. Current bid on eBay $15.56.
Vintage 1950s violet lace and chiffon dress from jantiques on etsy. $85.
Vintage 1950s mesh and lace wiggle dress with matching belt from charlottage on etsy. $91.
Va-va-vintage 1950s cobalt blue lace dress from VintConditionStyle on etsy. $76.
Vintage mesh and lace evening gown. $110 on eBay.
Vintage 1960s lace mermaid dress from JunkSisters911 on etsy. $75.
Vintage 1950s delicate black lace sweetheart dress from DOTTO on etsy. $86.70.
Vintage 1960s white Illusion lace wiggle dress from FabVintage on etsy. $44.
Vintage 1960s black lace party dress from lovedodo on etsy. $55.
Vintage mocha and cream lace dress from PuckerUpVintage on etsy. $40.
Vintage 1960s chiffon and lace caped pencil dress from SybilStyle on etsy. $38.
Vintage 1960s pink lace party dress from DecadencePast on etsy. $74.50.
Vintage 1980s black lace cocktail dress from 19vintageclothing on etsy. $45.
Party Girl
I sense a dark cloud creeping in the distance. You feel it too, I know. That foreboding sense of doom is the end of summer, and thus, the beginning of the holiday party season.
So you’re going to need a new evening gown. Don’t even think about wearing that one from last year. It’s tired and you know it. Be adventurous. Wear some freaking color you Quaker; it’s winter not a funeral. Or if you do go with black, make sure there are interesting details like lace or beading. Don’t make the accessories do all the work. And have some fun, man. It’s just a dress.
Here are some choice cocktail/evening gowns we found on etsy and eBay this week. Click on each image to see the full listing. Cheers.
Vintage 1960s beaded chiffon gown on eBay. Buy it now for $299 or make an offer.
Vintage 1950s Kelly green evening gown with embroidered rhinestone bodice and structured hips. $268 on etsy.
Hello Marilyn. Vintage 1950s bombshell evening gown. $300 on eBay.
Vintage Bill Blass two-piece, quilted black satin ensemble with caped jacket and shift dress. Current bid on eBay $275.
Red carpet ready. Vintage satiny red gown. $49.95 on eBay.
Vintage 1960s hot pink scalloped formal on eBay. Current bid $149.
Vintage Lord & Taylor strapless sweetheart gown. $49.95 on eBay.
Vintage Lord & Taylor seafoam green cocktail dress and matching coat. Buy it now on eBay for $108 or make an offer.
Classic floor length dress with illusion lace bodice. Vintage 1940s Emma Domb evening gown from PaisleyBabylon on etsy. $298.
Vintage 1950s beaded yellow gown on eBay. Buy it now for $100.
Vintage 1950s pale pink and black flocked hourglass gown. $260 on etsy.
A walking Tiffany’s box. Vintage 1960s sheer aqua dress with chiffon overlay. Buy it now on eBay for $78.
Vintage late 1960s to 1970s handmade beauty queen gown from zoevintageboutique on etsy. $250.
Featured Seller: Celapiu
Sometimes I come across a shop on etsy and find myself favoriting nearly everything in the store. Celapiu is one of those sellers.
Celapiu [tse-lah-pyoo] is an independent Polish label specializing in cold weather accessories: scarves, gloves and various head coverings. The label was founded in 2005 by designer Celina Dębowska.
My favorite items are her felted fox scarves (no foxes were harmed in the making of these accessories). “Felt Fokses” can be made to order in many different shades, just contact the shop with your specifics. They are simply adorable. Click on each image below to see the full listing.
“Natural Foks” felted fox scarf by celapiu on etsy. $105.
“Mustard Foks” scarf by celapiu on etsy. $105.
“Rusty Foks” by celapiu on etsy. $105.
“Black Foks” short stole by celapiu on etsy. $70.
“Mini Foks” in vanilla by celapiu on etsy. $52.
“Silver Foks” by celapiu on etsy. $105.
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