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Sizzling Santa

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Mrs. Claus is stepping out tonight. Vintage 1960s bright red wool belted coat with fox fur collar. Current bid on eBay $55. Click on the images below to see the listing.

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December 10, 2011 at 9:23 pm

Seeing Spots

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This week we are drooling over a vintage 1960s “Lilli Ann” spotted mini coat. Matching belt too! Current bid on eBay $26.99. Click on the images below to see the eBay listing.

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November 29, 2011 at 11:24 pm

Mod Sunshine

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Vintage 1960s belted ruffled coat from slipenterprises on etsy. $85. Click on the image to see the full listing.

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October 1, 2011 at 11:44 pm

Flatter Your Fall

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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.

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October 1, 2011 at 10:42 pm

20 Vintage Coats Under $80

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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.

Undeniable Timeless Style for $25

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Vintage 1960s silver brocade halter top and pencil skirt. Current bid on eBay $25.

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September 21, 2011 at 10:59 pm

Vintage Italian Knitwear

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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

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September 21, 2011 at 4:51 pm

1940s Style: The Factory Girl to The New Look

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Los Angeles Confidential Magazine recently featured a spread on an updated 1940s look for Fall, which sparked today’s post. But before we get into all of the amazing vintage pieces we found on etsy and eBay this week, we have a mini fashion history lesson.

Women joined the workforce en masse in the early 1940s as all the men went off to fight in the War. From the kitchen to the factory, from making pies to welding ships, women did it all.

During the War years (1939 – 1945), women’s apparel emphasized broad, square shoulders and a trim, fitted waist. Above the waist, tops featured rounded necklines and shorter collars. Below the waist, high waisted trousers, flared shorts and knee-length skirts. Below the knees, oxfords and pumps. Sadly, nylon stockings were rationed for parachutes.

Pictured above: Miss Anna Bland, a burner at the Richmond Shipyards, works on the S.S. George Washington Carver. Circa 1943.

Pictured above: Woman drills on Liberator Bomber, Consolidated Aircraft Corp., Fort Worth, Texas. Photo by Howard R. Hollem. October 1942.

Post-War, factory girls retired their dungarees and took on a softer, more feminine look. Christian Dior’s debut haute couture collection, released in February 1947, signaled a triumphant return to glamour, with its sloping shoulders, cinched waist, accentuated bust and wide hips. Skirts were significantly longer and fuller than the War years. The stunning clothes, cut to emphasize the female form and made out of seemingly endless yards of luxurious fabric, were revolutionary. Dior’s collection was pronounced “The New Look” and made him a star.

Pictured above: A look from Christian Dior’s debut haute couture collection, 1947.

And now, here’s what we found on eBay and etsy this week. Click on each image below to see the full listing.

1940s style Ida trousers in red polyester from fortiesfrocks on etsy. $95.

Vintage 1940s hourglass skirt suit. $95 on eBay.

Vintage 1940s blue sheer nylon blouse. $82.99 on eBay.

Vintage 1940s rayon crepe beaded party dress on eBay. Buy it now for $329, or make an offer.

Vintage 1940s brown alligator pumps, size 8, from PsychicHeart on etsy. $62.

Vintage 1940s 3 piece cotton “Originals By Maison France” dress on eBay. $369.

1940s style hand-knitted hair tidy from thebritishhomefront on etsy. $8.

Vintage 1940s navy windowpane skirt suit from the New Look-era. Buy it now on eBay for $249.

Vintage 1940s cream ribbon knit dress on eBay. Buy it now for $249, or make an offer.

Vintage 1940s day dress on eBay. $150.

Vintage 1940s pumps, size 39. $90 on eBay.

Vintage 40s Betty Hartford suit on eBay. $75.

Vintage 1940s iridescent pink silk taffeta dress with fur trim from sazzvintage on etsy. $250.

Vintage 1940s Hattie Carnegie suit from Marshall Field Company. Buy it now on eBay for $284, or make an offer.

1940s repro playsuit made from vintage pattern and fabrics (you choose!) from nudeedudee on etsy. $185.

Vintage 1940s lace beaded gown. $112.50 on eBay.

Vintage 1940s purple blouse from wildfellhallvintage on etsy. $30.

Vintage 1940s WWII high waist flared shorts on eBay. $125.

Vintage 1940s chartreuse gabardine skirt suit on eBay. $349.

WWII era repro cotton day dress from timemachinevintage on etsy. Made from an orginal, vintage pattern. $115.

Marlene pants from VeconaVintage on etsy. $250.

1940s repro 3-piece playsuit from jacksdaughter on etsy. Made from a 1947 Simpicity pattern. $173.

New 1940s-inspired wool fedora, made to order by buygail on etsy. $75.

Vintage 1940s WWII wool plaid peplum dress on eBay. Current bid $9.99.

Vintage 1940s pinafore skirt with removeable straps from KookieKittie on etsy. $110.

Vintage 1940s wool fedora from wildfellhallvintage on etsy. $42.

Cashmere sweater ($1,235) and pencil skirt ($950) by Nina Ricci. Maxi leather shoes by Brian Atwood ($939). Photo courtesy of LA Confidential Magazine.

Vintage original “New Look” era 1940s Christian Dior dress on eBay. Buy it now for $795 or make an offer.

Vintage 1940s silk wiggle dress. Current bid $17.50.

Vintage 1940s bombshell dress with huge tortoise shell buttons on eBay. $108.75.

Vintage 1940s belted wool coat on eBay. $110.

1960s Blazer for Men Only $12

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I saw this today and swooned. And it’s only $12! Vintage 1960s navy blue and gray plaid blazer from lacasadetita on etsy. Click the image below to see the full listing.

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August 23, 2011 at 3:03 pm

Vintage Essentials for Men

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When you combine a bad ass vintage leather jacket with the intoxicating scent of aloofness, it’s like pouring pheromones all over your body. But first, you need to find the right jacket. Therein lies the dilemma. Scoping vintage clothing requires patience and focus. The kind that comes with dos equis chromosomes. But fear not my comrades, for I am here to help you.

There are a number of ways you can go with a vintage leather jacket. Café racer, Brando, bomber, Fight Club, safari, Members Only, blazer, Donnie Brasco, pimp. I tend to prefer the belted spy or military styles. However, that length can be difficult to pull off for some. Consider what length best fits your body type. Resist the urge to buy a roomy jacket. Fit is everything. A guy in a slouchy or boxy leather jacket just looks awkward. Buying online is tricky, so know your measurements. You can also measure a jacket you currently own (one that fits well) and use that as a guide. I like honey, cognac or caramel browns over black. Below are some of the best vintage leather jackets for men we found on eBay and etsy this week. Click on each image below to see the full listing.

Vintage 1970s belted leather jacket, size 38. $96 on eBay.

Vintage brown leather flight jacket, size 38. $59.99 on eBay.

Vintage 1970s, dark brown leather jacket, size 38-40. $129.99 on eBay or make an offer.

1970s Vintage safari jacket with four patch pockets, size 38. $50 on eBay.

Burnt sienna leather jacket from apocalypsevintage on etsy. $65.

Vintage 1960s or 1970s brown leather jacket, size 40. $68.95 on eBay or make an offer.


Vintage brown leather jacket with zipper pockets, size M. $69.99 on eBay or make an offer.

Vintage light blue, mod leather coat, size M. $99 on eBay or make an offer.

Vintage 1970s or 1980s burnt sienna jacket from StuckOnVintage on etsy. $56.25.

Vintage black, safari-style leather coat, size 40. $130 on eBay.

Vintage burnt orange leather jacket, size 44. $55.24 on eBay.

Tailored vintage rusty brown leather coat, size 36. $78.12 on eBay.

Vintage 1970s, ochre brown leather jacket from icouldbegoodforyou on etsy. $110.

Vintage brown leather coat with woven detail, size 40. $180 on eBay.

Vintage 1960s dead stock, gray leather jacket, size M. $199 on eBay.

Vintage dark reddish-brown leather coat with shearling collar and lining, size 38-40. $140 on eBay or make an offer.

Vintage 1980s light brown leather blazer, size 40. $38 on eBay.

Vintage light brown leather jacket, size 38. $159.99 on eBay or make an offer.

Beat It! Vintage 1980s red leather jacket from 86Vintage86 on etsy. $68.